Bidspirit auction | Scarce 1835-1840s Edgefield South Carolina

Scarce 1835-1840s Edgefield South Carolina Dave Drake Five Gallon Storage Jar - Stunning Dave Drake Five Gallon Edgefield South Carolina Slave-Made Jar from 1835-1840 time period in the Landrum shop. This jar has a rich lime alkaline glaze and has five punctates for gallon capacity and also has a single slash with heavy glaze filled in. This is a monumental jar with beautiful glaze and all the characteristics even though an unsigned example. This is truly a top shelf piece. The jar is a fresh discovery from Edgefield South Carolina and has been passed down in the family until Jan 23-2024 when Cagle Auction picked it up in Edgefield. The form is that of Dave's best works and truly exemplifies the true master potter that Dave was. This example shows balance, graceful form, and a lime glaze fired to perfection. Condition, has a BB hole where a young man in the family shot the jar when he was a young boy. No repairs or other condition issues. Standing 16” Tall Condition: Condition, has a BB hole where a young man in the family shot the jar when he was a young boy. No repairs or other condition issues.