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Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger | June 24, 2026

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Rare and masterful forms are the hallmark of the collection, offering bidders the chance to own the very best. Key lots include a Federal painted worktable, a Newport, RI, Chippendale drop leaf table attributed to John Townsend, a matching Massachusetts Queen Anne high chest and dressing table, a pair of labeled 1803 Federal eglomise mirrors, important pottery by John Bell and Henry Adam, two exceptional nests of early Nantucket baskets, portraits by Maentel, St. Memin, and Boudon, among others.
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Lot 598

Rare Small Anthony Bacher Winchester, Virginia Multi Slip Glazed Earthenware Cup

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$500

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Shenandoah Valley, circa 1860-1880, copper slip with manganese splatter on exterior, cream slip interior, lead glaze, tapered form, footed base, arched strap handle, incised line to mid body, stamped on base, "BAECHER / WINCHESTER", 3 in.

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

Literature: This lot is illustrated in Pottery From The Shenandoah And Cumberland Valleys: Selections from the Manger Collection, by Dr. George and Connie Manger, pg. 64.

Exhibited: Renfrew Museum and Park, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, September through November of 1994; Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown, Maryland, May 16, 2003 through September 14, 2003.

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Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

glaze anomalies as made, kiln debris in cup bottom edge, wear and loss of glaze to front 6 in. of rim, wear to rim and glaze to other areas of rim, glaze loss to right edge of handle, glaze wear to left side of handle, wear to footed base, otherwise good condition for a rare surviving example Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.