Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 105

AMERICAN REDWARE / EARTHENWARE INKWELL

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

AMERICAN REDWARE / EARTHENWARE INKWELL, manganese- and lead-glazed cylindrical hollow body of unusual two-piece construction with domed top, having three quill holes around shoulder, and a central opening which was plugged before firing with a separately-thrown cylindrical inset well with its own tooled rim. Possibly Pennsylvania. First half 19th century. 2" H, 2 7/16" D.

Condition

Excellent condition with some flaking or shallow chipping around base edge, and some nicking around quill holes and the rim of the recessed well.

From the private collection of John and Val Tull, York, PA.