1992 Breininger Redware Bulbous Pitcher Rope Handle Tulip Bird Stars Decoration

Description: 1992 Redware Bulbous Pitcher Having Rope Handle Tulip, Bird, and Stars Decoration by Lester Breininger For your Breininger or Contemporary Redware Collection-BreiningerPitcher1992-2 Details Description: A nice decorated bulbous glazed redware pitcher by Lester Breininger. This round shaped pitcher has black or dark brown underglaze decoration depicting a tulip with a star on one side and a bird with a star on the other side. the six-pointed stars have round center with line decoration. The pitcher has a flat round base with rising rounded sides ending at a constriction or a short neck having flared rising sides ending at a plain rim. The pitcher has a spout and an applied rope handle. The handle starts at the neck and ends at a point a bit below the middle of the pitcher. The pitcher is fully glazed inside and out but not on the base, which displays the typical unglazed redware coloring. The piece is signed and dated on the base. The piece has a great look typical of Pennsylvania Dutch historical redware kitchenware but with a folk art theme. This is a beautiful pitcher made in the studio of a master potter with the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Please carefully review photos as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: 1992. Origin: Robesonia, Berks County Pennsylvania. Size: The pitcher is ~3 1/2" in diameter at the base, is ~7" at its widest including the spout and handle, and is ~5 7/8" high. The piece weighs slightly over one pound and 5 ounces. Maker: Lester Breininger Marks: Marked "Breininger Pottery; PA; 1992" in cursive calligraphy on the bottom. The piece also has the letters E.A. written in ink on the base (this maybe the initials of the previous owner but we are not sure). Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a very nice piece of folk art redware pottery which was made in the studios of one of Pennsylvania premier redware potters. Needless to say, Mr. Breininger has passed away in December 2011. A piece that is sure to become a valuable collector item as time goes by. Condition: The pitcher is in excellent condition with no cracks, repairs, or hairlines. The pitcher has no apparent crazing to the glazed. The piece has some of the usual defects you would expect in primitive redware pieces like this such as pops, slubs, uneven surfaces, roughness to the surface, and spots that were not completely covered by the glaze. This piece however has very few of such issues. A great piece to add to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Careful priority shipping & handling based on Buyer's Zip Code Contact us for world-wide international shipping & handling charges. It is our policy to declare the full item price on customs forms. The shipping charges quoted do not include possible customs fees, these are the responsibility of the buyer. Note, packages going overseas can take as long as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. Terms and Conditions: By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad. We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price upon return of the item. Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advance of your intent to be late. We will inform you, via e-mail, when we receive your payment and when we ship your item. We expect feedback to be initiated by the bidder upon completion of the transaction at which time we will be pleased to reciprocate. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 119.99 USD

Location: Skippack, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-12-03T14:49:37.000Z

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