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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 186

Two Westerwald Stoneware GR-Medallion

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Steins and a Small Stoneware Tankard Germany, 18th century, both with straight sides with handles, horizontal molding on sides enclose wide bands of incised stylized floral decoration on cobalt-blue ground with GR medallion opposite handle, both with number "4" incised, 6-1/4 in., one with a crack through bottom, chip in one side, crack where top of handle attaches to body, other anomalies as made, and a small stoneware tankard, Germany, probably 19th century, with hinged pewter cover and shell-shaped thumbpiece, featuring on the side an incised prancing horse surrounded by stylized flower medallions filled with cobalt-blue, initials "AWI" engraved on cover with date "1780" scrawled below initials in later hand, 6 in. overall, small crack at top of handle attachment, repairs to thumbpiece and hinge, kiln kiss on body of horse, other anomalies as made . Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Tharpe Collection