American Majolica Pitcher Commemorating the Installation of Cleopatra's Needle in Central Park

Description:

American Majolica Pitcher Commemorating the Installation of Cleopatra's Needle inCentral Park, c. 1879, polychrome glazed with an obelisk to all four sides, green bands with flowerheads, and pink interior, unmarked, ht. 8 3/4 in.; together with a card commemorating the obelisk.
Estimate $200-300

Crazing. Glaze flakes to rim of spout. Loss to glaze on underside.


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