“Humble Heritage of the Great South”
Sale Sixty In Retrospect
In the nearly thirty five years of bi-annual catalogued auctions presenting the Humble Heritage of the Great South continues the anticipated finds that never fail in exciting the audience. An extremely personal one of a kind format that the collectors cherish as the comfortable stressfree bidding that is “so refreshing and enjoyable.” A grouping of diverse and interesting objects. A mid 19th century early Sampler from Alabama was captivating as well the Norman Smith figural bottle. Then Georgia’s Meaders family excelled with the highest priced offered publicly realized Cheever Meaders face jug as well wife Arie’s folky creations. The fascination of L. Q. Meaders unique early 1920s face jug reached a very fine price. Another Meaders family associated early 1900s face piece was impressive. Mississippi chimed in with one of only three so far known face jugs. North Carolina’s diversity from the early 19th to the 20th century offered premiere iconic pieces. Buncombe County had a rare pair of early 1900’s Arts and Crafts era ornate vases likewise Browns Pottery highly sought after face jugs. Catawba Valley’s master potter Daniel Seagle continued his level of appreciation, a rare elixir bottle soared, a decade and half quest of our mysterious early 1900s potter has now been settled with a dated 1919 signed Brackett example. Burlon Craig’s early creations never cease to capture collectors attention as his works maintain appreciation. The Piedmont offered fine redware selections highlighted with Alamance County’s Loy family decorated gem was so well received. Salt glaze iconic makers signature, shapes, and that ever cherished fly ash melts just soared, with Fox family, rare Fox & Allred, Cravens, and more all stood strong. Art pottery was a crowd pleaser with Charles Masten genius glazes, Jugtown’s Chinese Blue glaze premium examples, several unsigned mystery pieces glazed works of art stole the show. Union County Gay family signatures are always prized. South Carolina showed well with Pottersville Slave made examples created high interest, a family icon from signed Amos Landrum heralded the title as the earliest slip decorated example from Edgefield. A Dave Drake early “horse shoe” signed jug excelled. The states most watched sensation was the face pitcher of the Trenton areas Baynham Pottery signed mark from the 1890s that had an Edgefield slave makers connection. Virginia’s attributed Peter Bell decorated bowl was an eye opener. A rare Piedmont, North Carolina long rifle of Lamb & Sons was applauded. Even some distinguished Outsider Art paintings were included. So much more not cited may inspire the collector to purchase our extensive full color biographical reference catalog with the post sale results posted on our website.
Sale Sixty In Retrospect
In the nearly thirty five years of bi-annual catalogued auctions presenting the Humble Heritage of the Great South continues the anticipated finds that never fail in exciting the audience. An extremely personal one of a kind format that the collectors cherish as the comfortable stressfree bidding that is “so refreshing and enjoyable.” A grouping of diverse and interesting objects. A mid 19th century early Sampler from Alabama was captivating as well the Norman Smith figural bottle. Then Georgia’s Meaders family excelled with the highest priced offered publicly realized Cheever Meaders face jug as well wife Arie’s folky creations. The fascination of L. Q. Meaders unique early 1920s face jug reached a very fine price. Another Meaders family associated early 1900s face piece was impressive. Mississippi chimed in with one of only three so far known face jugs. North Carolina’s diversity from the early 19th to the 20th century offered premiere iconic pieces. Buncombe County had a rare pair of early 1900’s Arts and Crafts era ornate vases likewise Browns Pottery highly sought after face jugs. Catawba Valley’s master potter Daniel Seagle continued his level of appreciation, a rare elixir bottle soared, a decade and half quest of our mysterious early 1900s potter has now been settled with a dated 1919 signed Brackett example. Burlon Craig’s early creations never cease to capture collectors attention as his works maintain appreciation. The Piedmont offered fine redware selections highlighted with Alamance County’s Loy family decorated gem was so well received. Salt glaze iconic makers signature, shapes, and that ever cherished fly ash melts just soared, with Fox family, rare Fox & Allred, Cravens, and more all stood strong. Art pottery was a crowd pleaser with Charles Masten genius glazes, Jugtown’s Chinese Blue glaze premium examples, several unsigned mystery pieces glazed works of art stole the show. Union County Gay family signatures are always prized. South Carolina showed well with Pottersville Slave made examples created high interest, a family icon from signed Amos Landrum heralded the title as the earliest slip decorated example from Edgefield. A Dave Drake early “horse shoe” signed jug excelled. The states most watched sensation was the face pitcher of the Trenton areas Baynham Pottery signed mark from the 1890s that had an Edgefield slave makers connection. Virginia’s attributed Peter Bell decorated bowl was an eye opener. A rare Piedmont, North Carolina long rifle of Lamb & Sons was applauded. Even some distinguished Outsider Art paintings were included. So much more not cited may inspire the collector to purchase our extensive full color biographical reference catalog with the post sale results posted on our website.
Alabama ca. 1855 with provenance
$467.50 |
Cheever Meaders face jug ca. 1950s
$23,650 |
L. Q. Meaders face jug, ca. 1920s
$8525 |
One of three known Mississippi face jugs, ca. 1900
$9625 |
First known pair of Buncombe County ornate vases, ca. early 1900s
$550 |
Browns Pottery face jug, ca. 1920s
Provenance previous John Gordon Collection $2750 |
Rare early stoneware Daniel Seagle one handle jug, ca. 1830s
$3960 |
One of three known Catawba Valley, North Carolina elixir bottle,
ca. 1900 $2310 |
Burlon Craig weeping eye large face jug, ca. 1980
Previous Collection of Professor Leonidas J. Betts $3080 |
Rare decorated redware plate, Alamance County attributed Solomon Loy
ca. second quarter 19th century $2970 |
Salt glaze N•FOX one handle jug, ca. 1840s before 1858
$3960 |
One of four known Fox & Allred salt glaze two handle jug
ca. 1860 $4840 |
Salt glaze scarce Rev. Anderson Craven one handle jug
ca. 1830 $3410 |
Rare green oxide abstract glaze vase C. R. Auman/Charles Masten
ca. early 1930s $1265 |
One of a kind Oriental Translation Chinese Blue glaze vase
Busbee's Jugtown Pottery ca. early 1930s $9750 |
Union County scarce marked "IEG" one handle jug
Provenance exhibited and published, ca. last half 19th century $4290 |
Edgefield, South Carolina Abner Landrum Shop Slave made
one handle jug with "E" marking ca. 1820-1825 $3300 |
Edgefield, South Carolina from the Amos Landrum Shop by Amos Landrum, signed with "L," ca. mid 1830s. Earliest known slip decorated area example. Provenance directly from family and
first time offered for sale. $6600 |
Trenton, South Carolina Mark Baynham, Sr. rare face pitcher.
Signed MARK with Edgefield area Slave maker connection, ca. late 1890s. $17,050 |
Upstate, South Carolina attributed Atkins Family face monkey jug.
Provenance Ferrell Collection, ca. 1900. $10,725 |
Long Rifle signed W. Lamb & Sons from the Jamestown School of makers, ca. 1857-1860s.
$2750
$2750
Prices include the 10% buyers premium.