A Private Collection of Martin Brothers Stoneware

December 06, 2017

LOT 61

Lot 61

Martin Brothers Stoneware Salt Cellar, 1881

Martin Brothers Stoneware Salt Cellar, 1881
Lot 61 Details
Martin Brothers Stoneware Salt Cellar, 1881

formed as a coil of serpents, incised and covered with a brown glaze
minor restoration
height 2.4" — 6 cm.
incised Martin / 81

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $4,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Martin Brothers Stoneware Salt Cellar, 1881
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Salt Cellar, 1881
Provenance:

Label with Sotheby’s, The Harriman Judd Collection

CONDITION DETAILS

Small restoration at mouth of snake; otherwise substantially in good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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