Emporium Auction | January 25, 2024
Thu, Jan 25, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 794
Three Pieces of Alabama Ham Family Pottery
Estimate: $400 - $800
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 |
Perry County, circa late 1800s early 1900s, all with salt glazes, churn, tapered form, inscribed "Fred Vann, Made By Sanders Ham" on shoulder, incised neck, collared rim, lid ledge, 13-1/4 in.; jar, rounded shoulder, stamped "S.HAM, LEVERT, AL.", incised neck, flared rim, lid shelf, 10 in.; beehive form jug, "HAM BROS" stamped on shoulder, short straight spout, applied strap handle, 8-1/4 in.
Provenance: James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama
Condition
glaze voids and anomalies as made, minor surface abrasions and wear, illumination of residue to exteriors under blacklight, staining, large churn with 7 in. hairline down from neck to body, small chip to handle, wear to upper and lower rim edge and lid ledge, jug with restoration to entire handle, 1 in. clay body anomaly at shoulder, rim wear, jar with kiln debris, 3, 2, and 1 in. spider hairline on back, similar small spider hairline near stamp, 1/2 in. clay body chip at base edge
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James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama
