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)