2152. SIGNED “ANNA POTTERY / 1882”, ANNA, ILLINOIS STONEWARE JUG BANK, Albany-slip glazed, ovoid form with plain mouth, incised ring below, a faux stopper, incised “5.48” to top, and applied strap handle. Wallace and Cornwell Kirkpatrick, Anna, IL. Dated 1882. 4 7/8” HOA. Excellent condition with minute flake to stopper and mouth, possibly as made. Manufacturing flaws including kiln kiss to front, as made. Provenance: Sotheby’s, 6/27/1991, lot 253 (retains auction label). $400 - $600
2153. AMERICAN STONEWARE FIGURAL WHISTLE, salt-glazed, modeled as a man’s head with crude features including incised ovoid eyes, indistinct nose, and open mouth with applied hair to back of head, wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Possibly Wallace and Cornwell Kirkpatrick, Anna, IL. Fourth quarter 19th century. 3 1/8” HOA. Hat brim with restoration and chip to underside. Provenance: Sotheby’s, 6/27/1991, lot 253 (retains auction label). $200 - $300
2154. AMERICAN / BRITISH REFINED REDWARE ENGINE-TURNED COFFEE POT, leadglazed, of large baluster form with domed turned cover, featuring four bands of ribbed decoration to body and handle with foliate and basketweave design. Late 18th century. 11” HOA. Having some minor flakes to foot edge, a chip to finial and end of spout, rim having a flake to interior with a couple light hairlines, scattered expected wear and some glaze exfoliation to cover interior. Provenance: Skinner, Inc., 6/9/2002, lot 506 (retains auction label). $500 - $800
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