A Rare Signed Redware Jar
By Luther C. Bachelder
Dated 1837 - SOLD
This 11.5-inch storage jar has a clear glaze over a dark brick red body, incised "squiggle" decoration as well as reeded decoration around the shoulder. The wing-like handles are not typical of Maine redware, yet Luther C. Bachelder worked in Exeter, Maine as a potter from 1830 until he moved to Wisconsin in 1845. Bachelder was born in Concord, NH in 1804 and died in 1850. The jar is in good condition with glaze loss along the rim and some chips along the foot. There is minor firing imperfection on one side. It is inscribed in script on the bottom, "Oct 29, 1837 / Luther C. Bachelder." Bachelder was the grandfather of Oscar Louis Bachelder who founded the Omar Khayyam Pottery in Luther, North Carolina.
832-8 - SOLD
Early Baleen Lidded Box
Having watercolor decorated paper behind open-work
Circa 1800
With cut-out hearts, pinwheels and ovals; wood bottom and slightly domed oval wooden top having baleen wafer with initials "H.T.P" and baleen banded edge with cut-out hearts, pinwheels and ovals. There is a three-inch crack in right side of lid edge, otherwise good condition with only typical minor imperfections ubiquitous to baleen. (6.25 by 4.75 by 3.5-inches.)
Price: $3,400
501-10
Large 19th Century Oil Painted Cloth Doll
Lovely period clothing; painted face and arms with articulated fingers.
27-inches tall, Great Presence!
Some in use wear as to be expected.
Price: $3,900
LM102
The Art Of Make-Do
Tinsmith and Potter Combine Talents
Bristol County, Massachusetts Jug
Green glazed jug with sheet iron strap handle. Height: 8.25-inches.
(If perfect an easy 15 to 18K.)
Price: $2,450
SHF285
A Small Work Basket In Robin’s Egg Blue Paint
New England
Late 19th Century
Having a round rim and square base with tall, notched handle and being made of ash splint this basket has terrific color and patina. In generally very good condition with only minor loss to the underside of one corner...Great color! (Height: 5.25 inches; Height at Handle: 9 inches; Diameter: 7.75 inches)
Price: $1,950
159-1
Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Badge
This rare badge apparently was struck to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation, one of the most historic and contentious decisions made during Lincoln’s turbulent Presidency. The five-pointed star has rays extending between the points. In a circular shield in the center is a profile portrait of Lincoln in a border with “EMANCIPATION / JAN. 1 1863.” An upper case “K” appears below the bust. The metal badge appears to be silver plated with a copper base with a dark patina. On the reverse is a pin, which feels a little loose, but is firmly secured.
Price: $5,450
RS481
1830's American Rag Doll
An early American rag doll that resembles the rag doll patterns that were first printed in the 1830's. She measures 7-inches and is made with a rolled cotton body without arms or legs...it is the most simple of forms so that a child could easily make her own doll with small pieces of fabric. Her head is stuffed stockinet with a pinched nose, silk hair and a net cap that was fashionable at the time. Her cream colored dress and underclothes are all original and hand sewn. A rare survivor and a great addition to an American doll collection.
Price: $975
201-92
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