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AEDExtremely Rare Early John Bell Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Speckle Glazed Earthenware Lidded Mug
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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveJun 24, 2026
Rare and masterful forms are the hallmark of the collection, offering bidders the chance to own the very best. Key lots include a Federal painted worktable, a Newport, RI, Chippendale drop leaf table attributed to John Townsend, a matching Massachusetts Queen Anne high chest and dressing table, a pair of labeled 1803 Federal eglomise mirrors, important pottery by John Bell and Henry Adam, two exceptional nests of early Nantucket baskets, portraits by Maentel, St. Memin, and Boudon, among others. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
circa 1835-1840, lead oxide, tin, manganese, copper and engobe "Robin's egg blue" speckle glaze, cream colored interior, bulbous body, tapered foot, collared straight neck, arched tailed applied strap handle with thumb and pinky knobs, domed lid with knob finial, faintly stamped on lid and neck "J.BELL" 8 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Note: There is a similar example on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gallery 704, purchased from Dr. and Mrs. Burton P. Fabricand, 1987.
Literature: This lot is illustrated in Pottery From The Shenandoah And Cumberland Valleys: Selections from the Manger Collection, by Dr. George and Connie Manger, pg. 13.
Exhibited: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown, Maryland, May 16th, 2003 through September 14th, 2003, also "The Bell Family Pottery", Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, September through November of 2008.
- Provenance
Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
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- Condition
glaze anomalies as made, 5 in. band of glaze loss at belly of mug, two 3/4 in, and one 1/2 in. area of glaze wear to left side of handle, glaze wear to right side of handle, glaze wear on handle knobs and tail, other glaze frits to belly of mug, two 1 in, and two 1/2 in. shallow clay chips under lid edge, other small chips to rim slip ring, otherwise good presentation and condition for an early very rare glazed surviving example Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
