Collection of 18th and 19th Century Pennsylvania Sgraffito that Sold Earlier this Month

It is not often that examples of American eighteenth and nineteenth century red earthenware decorated with sgraffito are sold publicly, especially collections of more than a single object. Although, Crocker Farm in Sparks, Maryland, Pook & Pook in Downington, Pennsylvania and Northeast Auctions in Portsmouth, New Hampshire have sold some excellent examples in recent years. But I cannot recall seeing three or more lots offered in a single sale since possibly Christie's and Sotheby's were holding regular Americana auctions in New York City, dating back to the 1990s.

Earlier this month, these four sgraffito decorated objects were sold by Dan Morphy Auctions in Denver, Pennsylvania. The best example was likely a jar attributed to Jacob Scholl (1781-1851) in Upper Safford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, circa 1810-1840. The base of the jar was inscribed with a mark known from Scholl.

And while not all of the objects sold, it is still exciting to see this type of production outside of a major museum today, which resembles some wares displayed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Winterthur and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The other examples of sgraffito include two plates attributed to Conrad Mumbouer (1761-1845) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, as well as an eighteenth century plate attributed to Jacob Stout and John Lacy in Pennsylvania, which was inscribed with the date, "1784."

18th and 19th Century Pennsylvania Sgaffito

19th Century Red Earthenware Sgraffito Jar

Attributed to Jacob Scholl (1781-1851) in Montgomery County, PA

Stands 7 3/4" Tall

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The Base is Impressed with a Mark Known from Scholl

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 19th Century Red Earthenware Sgraffito Plate

Likely Made by Conrad Mumbouer (1761-1845) in Bucks County, PA

Measures 11 1/2"  in Diameter

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Photo Courtesy: Dan Morphy Auctions

  19th Century Red Earthenware Sgraffito Plate

Likely Made by Conrad Mumbouer (1761-1845) in Bucks County, PA

Measures 11 1/2"  in Diameter

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Photo Courtesy: Dan Morphy Auctions

18th Century Red Earthenware Sgraffito Plate

Attributed to Jacob Stout and John Lacy in Pennsylvania

Dated "1784"

Measures 12 1/4"  in Diameter

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Photo Courtesy: Dan Morphy Auctions

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