Breininger sgraffito decorated redware jar
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 19 |
| Auction | September Cataloged Antique Auction |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
ca. 1974; Signed, "L. Breininger, Robesonia, Pa." early era redware lidded jar, mold formed with applied rope-twist handles and a domed lid. The jar is sgraffito decorated on a yellow-slip ground with a "Liberty Eagle" and reverse with a blooming heart design. The jar has flowing green glaze accemts and speckled manganese brown finish; 6 3/8" dia. X 10 1/2"H; Condition: The rope-twist ear handles are not evenly placed on either side of jar. The rim of jar has a chip from the glaze. Breininger during the early years pour mold formed pieces, rather than wheel thrown. This is one of those pieces.
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