MORAVIAN (ATTRIBUTED) SLIP-DECORATED LEAD-GLAZED EARTHENWARE PLATE, wide rim with a narrow angled edge, yellow, green and manganese slip decoration of a central "seed-pod" with leafy stem, double ring surrounding the cavetto, and five "seed-pods" spaced at the outer rim edge. Probably Aust or Christ, Salem, NC. Late 18th century. 3/4" h, 8 1/8" dia.
Reference: "Seed-pod" decoration parallels Bivins, pp. 238 and 240.
Provenance: Ex-collection: Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley.
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Reference: "Seed-pod" decoration parallels Bivins, pp. 238 and 240.
Provenance: Ex-collection: Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley.
Note: .
Condition report
Very good condition with a light hairline off rim and light chipping around rim
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Antiques & Americana in Two Sessions
6:30 AM PT - Jun 28th, 2008
offered by
Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
