Primitive Pottery Set
Hi, I am looking for information and valuation on this primitive earthen ware glazed pottery set please. I found it at an estate sale and do not have any information on it. There are some small chips in areas and they have an aged appearance. For size reference the plate measures 12inches across by 2 inches high. The handled pot measures 6x11 inches. Thank you very much for your time, it is much appreciated.
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Hi Jessica,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This group was made for the tourist trade and was not intended for tribal use, late 19th or early 20th Century.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A group of five Northern Native American style earthenware vessels
made for the tourist trade, late 19th/early 20th Century, comprising:
A large circular platter, a squared dish, a small oval platter, a one-handled shallow pot with shaped lip, and a cylindrical stand with tripod lip.
The circular platter and squared dish with geometric decoration and stylized tree or wheat sheafs, the oval platter and one-handled pot have stylized birds.
plate measures 2 inches high by 12 inches diameter. The handled pot is 6 by 11 inches.
CONDITION: minor chip losses and surface rubbing
PROVENANCE: acquired at an estate sale
$400-600 for the group*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
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