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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Rockingham
Lot 123

AMERICAN ROCKINGHAM GLAZE POTTERY TOBY PITCHERS, LOT OF FOUR

Estimate: $50 - $80
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 ROCKINGHAM GLAZE POTTERY TOBY PITCHERS, LOT OF FOUR, mottled brown glaze, comprising one full-bodied covered example depicting a standing woman holding a bottle in left hand, possibly portraying Martha Gunn, one example having molded face below spout, and two standard Bennington attributed examples with kick-up bases. Second half 19th century. 8 1/4" HOA.
Literature: Barret - Bennington Pottery and Porcelain, standard toby p. 319, pls. 416 and 416A.

Condition

One undamaged; one standard example with minor flake to tip of handle and remaining having restoration to spout; woman example having loss of item in right hand, a hairline crack encircling handle, and minor restoration to flake or chip on cover underside.

From a New York City estate collection.