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$56,250

Metal collar to inside of base. Glazed-over firing line inside beak, in the making of, goes through to small area on top. Glazed over firing line under rim of neck on head. Minute fleck or glaze bubble to top part of beak and one of the toes. Possible kiln kiss at base, near signature. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - 1923); MARTIN BROTHERS Tall and fine bird tobacco jar, England, 1900; Salt-glazed stoneware, ebonized wood; Head and base incised 'RW Martin + Brothers, London + Southall, 11-1900,' original paper label inside collar; On base: 13 3/4" x 6 1/2"; Provenance: Rago Auctions, Early 20th C. Design, 1 March 2014, lot 201; Collection of Andrew Furer England


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Date:
2019-09-21

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$27,500

Overall very good to excellent condition. One short, minor 1/4" hairline or firing line to rim of base, possibly in the making. Some minor glazed-over Read more…


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Date:
2019-09-21


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$27,500

Overall very good condition. Minor 1/2" x 1/4" bruise and a few scratches to edge of ceramic base. A couple of minor dents to wood Read more…


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Date:
2019-09-21


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$40,000

Excellent condition. A few firing lines to body, in making of. A few minor dents to wood base. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - 1923); MARTIN BROTHERS Read more…


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Date:
2019-09-21


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$25,000

Short, minor glazed-over firing line to beak and tight 1" hairline to base associated with one screw, all in the making. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - Read more…


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Date:
2019-09-21


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$62,500

Small, thin chip to back edge of head approx. 3/4" x 1/8". A few glazed-over firing lines to base, in the making. Some looseness and Read more…


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Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$40,000

Unusual firing to piece. Professional restoration to 1 1/2" x 1/2" area near corner of beak. Several small flecks around opening of base, one tiny Read more…


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Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


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$50,000

Several glazed-over firing lines to body, in the making. Nearly invisible professional restoration and overspraying around base of head (above collar), about 4-5" around. Goes Read more…


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Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$22,500

Excellent condition, some minor wear to ebonized finish on base. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - 1923); MARTIN BROTHERS Bird tobacco jar, England, ca. 1905; Salt-glazed stoneware, Read more…


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Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$60,000

Excellent condition. A couple of minor glazed-over firing lines to base, in the making. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - 1923); MARTIN BROTHERS Tall bird tobacco jar, Read more…


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Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$35,000

Overall very good condition. One minor 1/4" chip to one feather above eye. One glazed-over firing line to bottom of beak, in the making. Base: Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21