$2,015
Newcomb College Pottery Mug Clay with glossy glaze New Orleans, Louisiana, 1907 Modeled and incised decoration of narcissus and lily buds in profile in shades of blue and pale green, marked on base NC cipher, JM for Joseph Meyer, potter, HB for Henrietta Davidson Bailey, decorator, BS29, Q for buff clay, ht. 4 5/8 in. Provenance: From the family of William E. Roberts. Mr. Roberts's sister was Gertrude Roberts Smith, an early member of the Newcomb College faculty. Good.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-12-20