Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly | January 29, 2026
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 6
Three American Glazed Ceramic Animals
Estimate: $200 - $400
Sold for
$450
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
comprising: lidded lion vessel with applied swarf mane and spout at mouth, marked "0.5" to underside; copper and manganese glazed spaniel, white clay body, possibly Shenandoah Valley or Pennsylvania area, possibly made by one of the members of the Bell family of potters, 19th century; 20th century Moravian style squirrel form bottle; largest 7-1/8 x 2-1/2 x 4 in.
Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
wear commensurate with age and use； lion with wear to feet； dog with some chips and retouch to base (see blacklight photos)； squirrel with chip to base and long vertical crack from lower tail to feet, lacking acorn
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