August Americana
Description:
Polychrome-decorated Creamware "CYDER" Mug, Staffordshire, c. 1765-80, straight sides with molded rim and base decoration, the front inscribed "CYDER" within a shaped green border with red floral decoration, the back with painted roses and flowers, applied ribbed handle with sprigged terminals, (repair),ht. 4 3/4 in.
Provenance: Gary Atkins.
The Collection of Gail & Don Piatt
Estimate $600-800
Evidence of repair and probable inpainting on front.
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Keywords
Gary Atkins, Don PiattStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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