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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly | January 29, 2026

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A full day of objects from the personal collection of Betsy and Joe Byerly of Greensboro, NC. Founded in 1937 by Joe’s parents, Byerly Antiques became a tradition by focusing on Joe’s passion towards Southern furniture. As a founding member of MESDA in Old Salem, NC, he earned the respect of curators, historians, and collectors who depended on his remarkable expertise. We are honored to bring this collection to the market. Of note are a Swisegood walnut corner cupboard along with five pieces of MESDA documented furniture, Southern furniture, paintings, pottery, and decorative arts objects.
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Lot 4

Two Pieces of North Carolina Attributed Lead Glazed Earthenware

Estimate: $100 - $300
Current Bid
$50

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late 19th to early 20th century, Randolph or Moore Counties, lidded jar with green and orangish spotted glaze, tapered ovoid form ridged applied lug handles at shoulder, domed lid with knob finial, 7-1/2 in.; lidded teapot, orange glaze with some green hue, applied elongated strap handle, up turned spout, domed lid with knob finial, 5 x 9 in.

Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina

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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina

glaze voids and anomalies as made, surface wear and abrasions consistent with age and use, lidded vessel with wear to entire interior rim, wear to belly of vessel, 3 in. abrasion under handle, glaze frits to edges of handles and rim surface and edge, chips to glaze under lid, 1/4 in. chip to knob finial, glaze chips around base edge, teapot with glaze frits throughout, heavy rim wear and interior rim edge wear and chipping, chips to tip of spout, firing separations under lid, chips to edge of lid, series of hairlines to lower left side of teapot from handle to spout, 4 in. hairline with associated hairline to lower right side of teapot, glaze frits to spout and handle, hairline in handle, firing line around spout base, some illumination under black light around spout, side of jar and handle 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.