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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 591

Rare Small Signed Anthony Bacher (BAECHER) Winchester, Virginia Earthenware Cream Pitcher

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Starting Bid
$2,000

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circa 1860-1880, engobe glaze with marbled manganese slip and lead oxide, tapered ovoid form with collared neck, small applied arched handle, thin elongated rim with pinched spout, footed base, stamp on base "BAECHER / WINCHESTER", 4-3/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

Note: A similar piece was offered in Crocker Farms March 8, 2008, sale and brought $17,825.

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. 68.

Exhibited: 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, rim wear to most of rim, some very small glaze frits to rim edge and rim, tiny 1/4 in. chip to left side of spout, two tiny glaze frits to shoulders and other frits on body, miniscule frits to edge of handle, otherwise very 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.