Two Pieces of Decorated Catawba Valley North Carolina Stoneware

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Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsvi...

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Jun 23, 2026

Set Reminder 2026-06-23 10:00:00 2026-06-23 10:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026 https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/brunk/collection-of-elbert-h-parsons-jr-huntsville-alabama-june-23-2026-22678
Original surface and vibrant color define Bert Parsons’ well-documented collection, assembled over decades. Highlights include a Stirewalt miniature painted blanket chest, an 1823 dated Prussian blue blanket chest made in Albemarle, Stanly County, NC, with family history, an early Virginia documented painted apothecary cabinet, and a New England Fancy red-painted Windsor bench, as well as metalwork, pottery, Staffordshire, paintings, and six objects from the landmark 2004 “American Fancy” exhibition. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com

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• Lot Description

  jug with runny dark olive green alkaline glaze, tapered ovoid form, incised combed banded line, wavy line, and line decoration around shoulder, four line incised banded decoration around collar of spout, tooled rim, applied ridged strap handle, square stamped mark under terminus of handle on body, it appears to be an "X" stamp in a box surrounded by impressed dots, unknown maker, mid to late 1800s, 11-1/2 in.; large cream riser with runny olive green alkaline glaze, rutile highlights in glaze runs, incised band and wavy line decoration to mid body, flat rim, late 1800s to early 1900s, 9 in. x 11 1/2 in.

  Provenance: The Collection of Daisy Wade Bridges, Public Auction (label and marker initials at base); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama

• Provenance

  The Collection of Daisy Wade Bridges, Public Auction (label and marker initials at base); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama

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• Condition
  glaze voids and anomalies as made, jug with surface abrasions to glaze throughout, minor glaze frits, quartz pebble losses as made, chip on base edge possibly as made with some wear, "DWB" in marker on base, otherwise good condition, cream riser with 1-1/2 in. under rim chip, 2 in. hair line down from rim, another small rim chip with very thin meandering hairline, another tiny rim frit, base edge wear 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.