79124: Early Three-Piece Newcomb College Pottery Glazed

Early Three-Piece Newcomb College Pottery Glazed Earthenware Cypress Trees Tea Set Decorated by Marie Levering Benson, 1908 Marks: NC, JM, Q, MLB, (registration number) 6-1x4 x 6-1x4 x 4 inches (15.9 x 15.9 x 10.2 cm) (tallest, teapot) Property from an Important Private Collection of Art Pottery HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Three-piece tea set, teapot, creamer, and covered sugar, featuring a band of cypress trees in low relief with blue and green glossy glazes. Each potted in buff clay by Joseph Meyer and decorated by Marie Levering Benson. Approximately 1-1/2 inch vertical firing crack to rim of covered sugar and several minor losses to conforming rim of cover. Several losses and extensive repair to cover of teapot. Creamer in very good condition, with no issues observed. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"