North American Auction Company
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Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 464

Early 1900's White Ceramic Wash Basins & Pitchers

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
Featured in this lot we have a set of white ceramic washbowl basins and pitchers originating from the early 1900's. The collections consists of two pitchers and two washbowls. The collection shows ceramic construction with a glazed coating across the pieces. The first of the pitchers shows a simple design and is marked across the bottom reading "Vitreous Edwin M. Knowles China Co.". With the second pitcher shows a more ornate design and is marked "Warranted Sydney". The washbowls show ceramic construction with floral accents with the bottom of one marked "Cartwright Bros." with the other free of markings. The collection shows good condition overall with some light wear. The larger pitcher measures 11" tall by 9 1/4" wide with the largest of the bowls measuring 15 3/4" in diameter by 5" tall.