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Emporium Auction | January 25, 2024

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 09:00AM EST
  • Southern Pottery
Lot 786

Three Large Pieces Southern Stoneware

Estimate: $300 - $500

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brown Albany slip glazed watercooler, stamped "W.D. Pound, RocK MILLS ALA." at shoulder, applied arched strap handles, ringed neck, tooled flat rim, early 1900s, 16-3/4 in.; brownish black Albany slip glazed churn, stamped "WTB GORDY" and "5" at shoulder, thick applied strap handle, applied lug handle on other, flared rim, early 1900s, 18-1/2 in.; wide greenish black Albany slip glazed churn, applied strap and lug handle, inscribed "6" under lug handle at shoulder, 16-3/4 in.

Provenance: James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama

Condition

glaze voids and anomalies as made, minor surface abrasions, minor glaze and clay body frits, base edge wear, Gordy churn with heavy wear to exterior and lug handle, lots of abrasions and glaze frits, other pieces in good condition

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James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama