August Americana
Description:
Mocha-decorated Pearlware Barrel-form Pitcher, England, early 19th century, with blue engine-turned bands and slip-decorated bands in black, orange, and blue, the wide blue bands with cat's-eye decoration, applied handle with leaf terminals, ht. 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800
minor imperfections in the making, hairline down from rim 2-3 inches near handle, minor 1 in. hairline in base, roughness to spout.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen 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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.