A 10 1/2" high barge ware tea pot. The brown glaze is accented by appliqués of polychrome color and the presentation plaque stating: "A present from a friend to a friend 1914".
A fine medallion punch bowl, 11 1/2" in diameter. An exceptionally beautiful 18th century punch bowl, with four major medallions showing gathering figures having a party, exchanging human relations, along with eight smaller monochrome decorated medallions in red iron oxides showing delicate landscapes. The gold background is somewhat rubbed from wear. The internal bowl is sparsely decorated with a sprig of flowers and a stylized border on top. The bowl rings well, but careful inspection rev ...click for details
An unusual American stoneware slip decorated tobacco box or container showing the theme of "The fox guarding the Chicken Coop". We wonder if this is Southern, possibly Western Virginia. There are a few minor chips off the glaze. Probably 19th century. 9" X 12 1/2" X 7 1/2"
