Desirable form, decoration, and size… Outstanding, Rochester, New York
Featuring large slip-trailed and highly detailed ornamentation… large pheasant with turned crested head, spotted body, elaborate tail featuring detailed feathers perched on a branch near shrub. Maker’s mark lightly brushed in cobalt… slip-trailed capacity mark [8]. Although many birds by Burger exist, few of this size and decorative quality are known.
Item Date: Circa 1885
Measurement: Eight Gallon, Height: 21.5"
Material: Stoneware
Item Condition: Hairline [Y-shaped] issuing from rim between capacity mark and lug handle, scattered unobtrusive flaking limited to one area at base under bird. No restoration.
SOLD
SKU 1451-20
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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