George Ohr (american, 1857-1918) Novelty Shield-form Pen Tray With Boat In Olive And Brown Glaze, - May 18, 2023 | Freeman's | Hindman In Pa
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George Ohr (American, 1857-1918) Novelty Shield-Form Pen Tray with Boat in Olive and Brown Glaze,

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George Ohr (American, 1857-1918) Novelty Shield-Form Pen Tray with Boat in Olive and Brown Glaze,
George Ohr (American, 1857-1918) Novelty Shield-Form Pen Tray with Boat in Olive and Brown Glaze,
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Description
George Ohr (American, 1857-1918) Novelty Shield-Form Pen Tray with Boat in Olive and Brown Glaze, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, circa 1895-1896

Glazed earthenware
Impressed to underside: "G.E. OHR, BILOXI."



(H: 1 3/4, W: 6, D: 6 1/2 in.)

Qty: (1)

Provenance

Estate of Martin and Estelle Shack
Rago Auctions, Early 20th Century Design, Lambertville, New Jersey, September 23, 2021, Lot 186
Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin



Literature

Robert A. Ellison, George Ohr: Art Potter, Scala, London, 2006, p. 53 (related examples illustrated)



Losses with later metallic gold touchup to the underside of two corners of shield; the shield with two horizontal cracks, one measuring 1 1/2 in., the other measuring 3 in., possibly produced in the firing; some chips to front tip of boat and forward left side of boat top edge.

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George Ohr (American, 1857-1918) Novelty Shield-Form Pen Tray with Boat in Olive and Brown Glaze,

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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