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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
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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LiveJan 25, 2024
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- Lot Description
late 1800s early 1900s, small jug, light salt glaze, stamped "E.F. ROBERTS, OPELIKA, ALA", collared neck with tooled rim, applied strap handle, possibly Randolph or Perry County, 9-1/4 in.; light brown glazed jug, stamped "A.MILLER" at shoulder, short spout with applied strap handle, possibly made in Perry or Pickens County, 10-1/4 in.; large cylindrical jug, runny mottled brown alkaline glaze, small flared spout, arched strap handle with tail, possibly Randolph County, 15 in.
Provenance: James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama
Note: Roberts stamped jug is likely a merchant's jar, possibly made in Randolph County by Pittman family potters. A Miller stamped jug was made by Abraham Miller Cole, former Union Soldier from Pennsylvania that moved to Baldwin County and worked for the LaCoste family, he eventually married Frances LaCoste, over time he moved around and potted in various counties and also Mississippi, he established an extensive pottery dynasty in central Alabama that continued into the 21st century. For more on the Miller Family of potters see Alabama Folk Pottery by Joey Brackner, pgs. 163-173.
Condition
glaze voids and anomalies as made, minor surface abrasions, minor glaze and clay body chips, Roberts jug with kiln debris, rim wear, abrasions, Miller Jug with base edge chips and wear, large jug with 3 in. abrasion to lower body, otherwise good condition
- Provenance
James E. Mulkin Collection, Bessemer, Alabama
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