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Rare Early 19th Century American Porcelain Pitcher by Tucker & Hemphill

$2,250
£1,702.28
€1,964.69
CA$3,142.62
A$3,494
CHF 1,828.90
MX$42,852.72
NOK 23,286.48
SEK 21,985.20
DKK 14,661.19
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A fine and rare, early 19th century Tucker and Hemphill porcelain pitcher. Of classic form with typical polychrome floral sprays to both sides and gilt decoration. Tucker and Hemphill was the important first large-scale producer of porcelain in America. They operated in Philadelphia from 1826-1838, and pieces are extraordinarily hard to find and highly coveted by American collectors. For comparable examples, visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art's online collection. Simply a wonderful piece of early American porcelain! Date: Early 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There is some very minor wear to the painted decoration and some minor rubbing to the gold. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Tucker & Hemphill Pattern: Classic Pitcher Marks: Incised with the letter B Measurements: Height: ca. 9 1/8 in. Depth: ca. 8 1/2 in. Width: ca. 6 1/4 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.13 in (23.2 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some very minor wear to the painted decoration and some minor rubbing to the gold. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV BF SP231stDibs: LU1610236235182

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