03-04-201203-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2585BBoston
March 4, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Painted and Bronzed Tin Pottery Trade Sign

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$735$600
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2585BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Painted and Bronzed Tin Pottery Trade Sign, "SNOW & COOLIDGE. EARTHENWARE. WEST STERLING MASS.," 18 x 14 in., accompanied by a late 19th century illustrated wholesale catalog booklet for the Wachusett Pottery, which was owned by Marcus Snow and Henry Coolidge in West Sterling, Massachusetts.

Note: According to the booklet, The Wachusett Pottery was established in 1820. It was the largest of the three major potteries in the area, and their wares were made from the clay from the Stillwater River.
Estimate $300-500

Keywords

Henry Coolidge, Marcus Snow, Massachusetts, West Sterling, Stillwater River