Society Auction Sale “Deep and Wide,” 2026 Review

​Sale number sixty two certainly fulfilled its title of “Deep and Wide.” Historical information was acknowledged in the discovery of the Fox family lineage in lot 183 with the first attributed Jacob Fox example compiled in the geneological traits of lots 184 and 185. The early find of Rowan County in lot 172. Dave Drakes triology in lots 272, 279, and 280’s latest known signed and dated 1864 example from Edgefield’s history. Elevation of Virginia’s rare W.B. Kenner’s mark lot 316 had several curious eye’s attention. 

Catalog is riddled with research that is the benchmark of the Society’s agenda of reviving the past unknowns. Monetary plateaus strengthened this appreciation with Dave Drakes icon leading the way. Edgefield’s strength followed with the scarce flat top face jug of Miles Mill area. Louisiana’s Newcomb Collage parades the south’s artistry in decorations coupled with North Carolina’s Busbee’s Jugtown Chinese Blue glazes held their ground. 

Piedmont North Carolina’s redware past was saluted with the fresh finds of decorated marvels from Alamance County in lot 174 and Salems master potter Gottfried Aust example in lot 171. Salt glaze wares from north to south drew from both spectrums with the makers cobalt decorative styles that kept attentive participants of which our southern way was lead by the Websters “fish” decorated example. Not to be overlooked was lots 176 and 177 that excelled rare decorated salt glaze from the Loy school of the Alamance area.  

Face jug masters of Burlon Craig and Lanier Meaders early classics respectively finished strongly in lots 044 and 147. The first known Georgia icon which found some association to Casey Meaders in lot 029 created quite a buzz. The Harvey Reinhardt of Catawba Valley, North Carolina steam rolled ahead in a premium mannerism joined by neighboring Buncombe County Browns family offerings.

Also Edgefield’s early Pottersville creations from slave potters stood strong with several offerings capitalized with a fine Thomas Chandler decorated iconic form.   

From lots 001-345 incapsulated interests with the ever growing audience to the Societys unparalleled bidding technique and drawing comments of how “uniquely pleasant” it is from the bidders. But mostly it is the deep and wide learning nature that enlightens the patrons to the wonderful history unfolding with each piece being explained so well in Societys information that places the bidder back in time of the clay masters. It’s actually as if a day in history is unfolding in each piece from the potters perspective.    

Dave Drake latest known signed and dated March 31, 1864.
​National traveling exhibit provenance. 
$57,200

First attributable Jacob Fox jug, ca. early 1800s.
​$2970

Rare W. B. Kenner decorated pitcher, ca. 1870s.
​$1155

Attributed slave made face jug Davies site/Miles Mill, ca. 1862-1865.
​$40,700

Newcomb College Irvine/Meyer decorated vase, ca. 1921.
​$2200

Busbees Jugtown Chinese Blue oriental vase, ca. 1930s.
​$2530

Attributed Loy family decorated plate, ca. late 18th early 19th century.
$5775

Rare decorated salt glaze jar attributed to Solomon Loy, ca. 1840.
​$5775

Webster family fish decorated two handle jar, ca. 1850.
​$8250

Daniel Seagle uncommon eight gallon storage jar,
ca. late 1840s early 1850s.
​$9625

Burlon B. Craig unique glass melt decorated large face jug, ca. mid 1980s. Refer profile photo.
​$2530

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Attributed rare Casey Meaders face jug, ca. late 1910s.
​$8250

Early rare attributed Lanier Meaders face jug, ca. late 1960s.
​$4510

Rare caricature Browns Pottery face jug, ca. early 1920s.
​$2420

Attributed Harvey Reinhardt mustachioned face jug, ca. 1937-1942.
​$14,850

Attributed Thomas J. Henry/Sand Mountain, Alabama
decorated large two handle jug, ca. late 19th century.
​$2310

George Washington "Wash" Becham beehive shape jug,
ca. last half 19th century.
​$1595

Folk Art 19th century hand sculpted copper "Man in the Moon"
​wall hanging, ca. last half 19th century.
$935

First known signed Johnson Mahan two handle jar,
Titus County, Texas, ca. 1860-1870. Refer mark JM.
$4730

Signed H. Ledford North Carolina long rifle, ca. 1840s before 1856.
​$2530

Attributed Dave Drake/Rev. John Landrum large two handle jug,
​ca. 1810s before 1830. Published provenance.
​$2310

Rare signed Rev. J.P. Bodie dated 1867 one handle jug.
​$2640

Prices include the 10% buyers premium.