The Lifetime American Ceramics Collection of Carole Carpenter Wahler

Exceptional Open-Handled Redware Jar with Brown-Slip Stripe Decoration, Inscribed "C," attributed to the Cain Pottery, Sullivan County, TN, circa 1830-1880 ($6,000 - $10,000)

Extremely Rare Double-Handled Redware Jug with Manganese Slash Decoration, Eastern TN origin, possibly Sullivan County, circa 1820-1860 ($4,000 - $6,000)

Fine Glazed Redware Jar with Profuse Manganese Swag Decoration, Eastern TN origin, early to mid 19th century, ovoid jar with semi-rounded rim and open loop handles, the lead-glazed surface extravagantly-decorated throughout with brushed manganese swags. One side includes a vertical foliate motif at the shoulder. Old black-painted wooden handle. Rim with a 1" smooth, shallow rim chip, some wear, and traces of old black paint. Chipping around foot. Surface wear. H 14". ($800-$1200)

Small Glazed Redware Jug, Eastern TN origin, second or third quarter 19th century ($300-$500)

Highly Important Salt-Glazed Stoneware Face Harvest Jug, Inscribed "The Hon. Fred Dougless" on Reverse and "Negro" on Underside, Stamped "J.A. ROBERTS / COOKEVILLE / POTTERY / TENN / 25 CTS," circa 1895 ($25,000 - $40,000)

Albany-Slip-Glazed Crock, Stamped "J.A. ROBERTS. / COOKEVILLE / TENN.," late 19th or early 20th century. ($200-$400)

Rare Small-Sized Albany-Slip-Glazed Jug, Stamped "1895," attributed to J. A. Roberts, Cookeville, TN, 1895. ($300-$500)

Glazed Redware Jar, Eastern TN origin, second or third quarter 19th century, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, open loop handles, and semi-rounded rim, the surface covered in an opaque brown lead-and-manganese glaze. Heavy chipping to base. In-the-firing bubbling to glaze, primarily on one side. Exfoliation to body of jar. A 3/4" ping to one side of jar. A small amount of in-the-firing glaze spalling and/or exfoliation to handles. Top of rim with a shallow 2" flake and two chip. Reddish varnish-like substance to base and rim. H 15". ($400-$600)

Open-Handled Redware Jar, Eastern TN origin, early to mid 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base, tapering collar with semi-rounded rim, and heavily-ribbed open-strap handles, decorated at the shoulder with incised straight and wavy line decoration. Unglazed exterior, as-made. Interior coated in a brown lead-and-manganese glaze. Significant chipping around foot. Two flakes to underside, measuring approximately 1 3/4" and 3/4". A 5" surface line to underside. Grease staining to surface. Some exfoliation to interior. H 13". ($200-$300)

Glazed Redware Open-Handled Jar, Eastern TN origin, circa 1810-1814. ($300-$500)

Glazed Redware Jar, Carter County, TN origin, circa 1820-1840, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, tall collar with semi-rounded rim, and ribbed strap handles with depressed terminals, the surface covered in a black lead-and-manganese glaze. Old gold paint to handles and rim. Provenance: Originally found in Carter County, TN. Some light, scattered glaze wear to body. Rim is out of round. A small chip to one handle. A few small chips to interior of rim. Some faintly-glazed areas to jar, as-made. A faint 4 1/2" Y-shaped hairline to underside, forming a vertical 7" hairline ascending base below one handle. A few minor in-the-firing pings to surface. Minor traces of old green paint to surface. A few very short, faint vertical lines at base, not visible on interior. Interior with scratches and some small flakes. H 13 1/2". ($200-$300)

Unusual Copper-Glazed Make-Do Redware Muffineer, TN origin, second or third quarter 19th century, ovoid jug with footed base and tooling to shoulder and spout, the handle lost during use, repurposed as a muffineer with perforated metal cap affixed to the spout. Surface covered in an olive-colored lead-and-copper glaze. Missing handle. Some very tight spider lines to jug, possibly surface-level only. H 6 3/8". ($200-$300)

Rare Diminutive Glazed Redware Jar with Lid, attributed to the Hinkle-Mort Pottery, Jefferson County, TN, circa 1855-1860. ($1000-$1500)

Glazed Redware Jar, attributed to the Hinkle-Mort Pottery, Jefferson County, TN, circa 1855-1860. ($200-$300)

Scarce Miniature Glazed Redware Jar, TN origin, possibly Hawkins County, circa 1800-1840, ovoid jar with footed base and semi-rounded rim, the surface covered in a streaky lead glaze producing glossy, bright-orange coloration over a matte red ground. Exfoliation to interior. A 1 1/4" hairline from rim. Some surface flakes to exterior. Some extremely minor rim wear. H 3 1/4". ($200-$400)

Glazed Redware Jar, probably Hawkins County, TN, circa 1800-1840. ($400-$600)

Glazed Redware Jar, attributed to the Cain Pottery, Sullivan County, TN, circa 1840-1880. ($300-$500)

Glazed Redware Pitcher, TN origin, probably Sullivan County, circa 1840-1880, ovoid pitcher with flared collar and heavily-ribbed handle, the lead-glazed surface featuring colorful mottling in shades of olive and brown with orange spotting. In her notes, Wahler states, "Terminal looks like the pitchers which I have come to associate with LMH [Lewis Manning Haun]." Provenance: Found in Bristol and originally purchased by Mary Jo Case. Wear to handle and rim. Light surface wear. H 9 5/8". ($400-$600)

Glazed Redware Pitcher, attributed to the Cain Pottery, Sullivan County, TN, circa 1850-1880. ($300-$500)

Unusual Glazed Redware Jar with Lid, probably Greene County, TN origin, circa 1820-1850. ($400-$600)

Glazed Redware Jar, attributed to the Cain Pottery, Sullivan County, TN, circa 1840-1880. ($200-$300)

Extremely Rare Glazed Redware Jar, TN origin, possibly Knox County, circa 1820-1860. ($200-$300)

Glazed Redware Jug, TN origin, possibly Jefferson County, 19th century, ovoid jug with footed base, rounded spout, and heavily-ribbed handle, the surface covered in dark, mottled lead-and-copper glaze. Some light exfoliation to shoulder of jug and other minor wear to surface. Handle with wear and a small chip. H 8". ($250-$400)

Very Rare Jug with White-Slip Foliate Decoration, attributed to the Mottern Pottery, Carter County, TN, circa 1880-1890. ($800-$1200)

Glazed Redware Jug, Carter County, TN origin, circa 1820-1840. ($200-$400)

Exceedingly Rare and Important Glazed Redware Jar with Dipped Manganese Decoration, Stamped "J. A. LOWE," John Alexander Lowe, Greene County, TN, circa 1852-1862 ($25,000 - $40,000)

Extremely Rare Glazed Redware Jar with Exuberant Manganese Brushwork, Stamped "HAUN," Christopher Alexander Haun, Greene County, TN, circa 1840-1860 ($5,000 - $8,000)

Glazed Redware Jar, Greene County, TN origin, possibly Christopher Alexander Haun, circa 1840-1860, finely-potted, ovoid jar with footed base, tooled shoulder, and tall collar with thin, semi-rounded rim, the exterior covered in a mottled brown lead-and-manganese glaze, the interior covered in a clear lead glaze over a yellowish ground. Very nice condition with a few minor nicks to rim, a minor base chip, and some light surface including a minor surface chip to midsection. H 8 5/8". ($500-$800)

Glazed Redware Jug, attributed to Greene County, TN, possibly Peter Harmon Pottery, second or third quarter 19th century. ($400-$600)

Glazed Redware Jar, Eastern TN, second or third quarter 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base, flaring rim, and wide horizontal strap handles with raised banding, the exterior and interior surface covered in a heavy lead glaze colored with manganese or iron. Provenance: Previously purchased at a Salisbury, NC estate auction. Purchased by Wahler from Steve Compton in 2002. Chipping to handles. A 1/2" rim chip and other minor rim chips. Surface wear around midsection. Foot with two small chips and two miniscule nicks. H 8 3/4". ($500-$800)

Glazed Redware Jar, Eastern TN origin, second or third quarter 19th century, ovoid jar with tall collar, flattened rim, and applied strap handles with triply-depressed terminals, the shoulder decorated with an incised wavy line between pairs of straight incised lines. Surface covered in a mottled, olive-colored lead-based glaze. Provenance: Ex-Marcus King. Glaze skips to surface, as-made. Significant glaze loss and pitting from use to base area. Shallow chipping to base. A 7/8" flake to rim. Surface wear to glaze. Traces of old blue paint to surface. H 10". ($400-$600)

Glazed Redware Jar, Eastern TN origin, second or third quarter 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base and tall collar with angled rim molding, the handles formed from distinctive tooled clay straps with depressed centers. Surface covered in a mottled brown lead-and-manganese glaze. A 1 1/8" rim chip. A 4" hairline from rim. Shallow chipping to one handle. Light chipping to opposing handle. Surface wear around midsection. Traces of old gold paint to rim area. H 10". ($300-$500)

Scarce Glazed Redware Jar, TN or NC origin, early to mid 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base, tooled shoulder, tall collar with flattened rim, and ribbed open-strap handles, the surface covered in a black lead-and-manganese glaze. This beautifully-potted jar is described in Wahler's notes as "definitely related to TN pots, but possibly NC." Provenance: Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals, Knoxville, TN. Very nice condition with a few base chips, a shallow 3/4" chip to one handle, minor chipping to interior of rim, and areas of surface wear to jar, primarily at midsection. H 12 5/8". ($1000-$1500)

Glazed Redware Jar, probably TN or Southwestern VA, second or third quarter 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base, coved rim, and heavily-ribbed, semi-open strap handles, the surface covered in a reddish-brown lead-and-manganese glaze. Provenance: Purchased by Wahler at Case Antiques Auctions & Appraisals, Knoxville, TN, Dec 6th, 2008, lot 103. A few chips to each handle. Surface wear to body of jar. A 1/2" flake to midsection on one side. A faint 1 1/2" line from rim. Rim with wear, a small chip, and a few minor nicks. Two base chips. H 11 1/4". ($800-$1200)

Glazed Redware Canning Jar, Greene County, TN origin, mid to late 19th century. ($300-$500)

Glazed Redware Jar, Greene County, TN, circa 1820-1880. ($250-$400)

Glazed Redware Bowl, Eastern TN origin, 19th century. ($150-$250)

Redware Rundlet, probably TN origin, 19th century, barrel-form with raised banding and incised wavy line decoration, the midsection fitted with a tubular spout. Made with an unglazed exterior and lead-glazed interior. Excellent condition with some light wear. H 7 1/2". ($200-$300)

Rare Glazed Redware Canning Jar, attributed to the Cain Pottery, Sullivan County, TN, circa 1840-1880. ($300-$500)

Important and Possibly Unique Five-Gallon Lidded Stoneware Water Cooler with Incised Floral Decoration, Inscribed "Made by Jn Floyd / June 30 1857 / Knox Couty(sic) Tenn," John Floyd at the Graves Pottery, Knox County, TN, 1857 ($20,000 - $30,000)

Large-Sized Stoneware Pitcher with Incised Floral Decoration, possibly John Floyd at the Graves Pottery, Knox County, TN, 19th century, ovoid pitcher with tooled collar, decorated with an incised and cobalt-highlighted design of a daisy plant with leaves emanating from the blossom. Brushed drape decoration to collar. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Related to Hartford, Connecticut stoneware as well as a small body of work produced by John Floyd at the Graves Pottery in Knox County, Tennessee. Provenance: The Georgeanna H. Greer Collection of Important American Stoneware, Harmer Rooke Galleries, New York, NY, January 13th 1993, lot 92. Heavy chipping to rim. A crack in underside, forming a large spider crack emanating from the base on reverse, part of which extends to the proper right side of the pitcher and part of which extends across the proper left side of the pitcher and partway onto the front of the pitcher at midsection. Areas of surface wear. H 15 3/4". ($800-$1200)