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

May EAPG Timed Sale - 5/17/2024

Fri, May 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT - Mon, May 27, 2024 03:00PM EDT
  • EAPG - Flint
Lot 70

EARLY THUMBPRINT / ARGUS (OMN) SPHERICAL COVERED BOWL ON HIGH FOOT / COVERED COMPOTE

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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

EARLY THUMBPRINT / ARGUS (OMN) SPHERICAL COVERED BOWL ON HIGH FOOT / COVERED COMPOTE, colorless lead glass, bowl featuring a 32-scallop rim above seven rows of thumbprints, raised on a 12-flute double-step hollow standard and a 24-scallop circular foot with a single row of 24 thumbprints underneath, wafer construction. Bakewell, Pears & Co., Pittsburgh, PA. Third quarter 19th century. 18 1/2" HOA, 12" H rim, 10" D rim, 6 7/8" D foot.
Literature: Spillman - Corning, p. 250, fig. 983; the McKearins - American Glass, pl. 213, fig. 7; Innes - Pittsburgh Glass, p. 339, pl. 360; and Palmer - Artistry and Innovation, p. 186, cat. 103.
Catalogue Note: This compote represents one of the most important and iconic specimens of Early American pressed pattern glass. Examples in various sizes reside in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Corning Museum of Glass. The complete set was illustrated and cataloged together for the first time in our 9/30/06 catalog of the Harry Hoffman collection.

Condition

Very good condition overall with the cover having some shallow losses to the flange, and a chip to the flange; but the cover secures strongly, additional normal chipping around the edge and edge points; base having a small chip and a bruise to the top of the rim; having a couple of sliver chips and flakes to the body; a small area of high-point roughness to the pattern. Base having three moderate to sizeable burst bubbles around the edge of the foot resulting in chipping, all as made.

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***Shipping:
Effective March 1, 2024 In-house shipping is no longer available with Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates (JSEA). Shipping of all lots is through one of two local UPS stores with whom we have successfully worked with in the past. Buyers will receive a shipping form to fill out and return to the UPS store. As a courtesy to our clientele, once the invoice is paid, JSEA will arrange transport and make delivery to each respective store at no extra charge. Once the items ship, buyers will receive a paid shipping invoice and tracking number.
For “No ship” lots requiring a third-party shipper, e.g. furniture, please see our list of recommendations. 

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Once a third party shipper has been determined, please email info@jeffreysevans.com with your preferences to ensure all paperwork is in order.
Any paid invoice with outstanding fees will be subject to the storage fees listed below. The grace period begins once the buyer is notified of shipping charges. 

Due to excessive fraud, purchases can only be shipped to the billing address on the credit card used for payment. If you wish to have your purchases shipped to an alternate address, you must contact the front office to review and possibly approve the change.

***Pick Up: 2177 Green Valley Lane, Mount Crawford, VA
We are required by law to collect Virginia State Sales Tax and Nexus Tax where applicable. If you are exempt please read below. 
If you are tax exempt, a copy of the sales and use certificate from your state must be presented and placed on file before the tax is removed from the invoice.
Sales Tax Information may be found on the Virginia Department of Taxation website. 
Contact the office at 540-434-3939 or email info@jeffreysevans.com to make an appointment if you plan to pick up your winnings. We will have your items ready to collect at your scheduled appointment time. All pick-ups must be scheduled at least twenty-four hours in advance.
Pick-up hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm ET.
** Storage Fee Information
Items won must be picked up within (2) weeks after the date of the auction. Any items not picked up within (2) weeks of the sale are subject to an additional storage fee. Any paid invoice with outstanding fees will be subject to the storage fees listed below. The grace period begins once the buyer is notified of shipping charges. 
After 35 days, there will be a storage fee implemented, of $10 per day, per large item e.g. furniture, and $5 per day, per small item.
Any items that have not been picked up within thirty(30) days of the sale will be considered abandoned and become property of Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. 

 

Accounts unpaid after twenty five (25) days of the sale will be subject to a 5% monthly finance charge. Administrative fees may apply.