Lot #76: Antique Rockingham Glaze Spittoon

Antique Octagonal Rockingham/Bennington Style Glazed Stoneware Spittoon – Circa 1890 Description: Offered for auction is a beautifully preserved antique ceramic spittoon (cuspidor) featuring a striking octagonal form. This piece showcases a rich, high-gloss "tortoiseshell" Rockingham glaze, characterized by its deep chocolate browns and amber highlights. The top is expertly molded with a sunburst or floral relief pattern that funnels toward a central aperture. The side features a traditional semi-circular drainage notch, common in late 19th-century designs. This is an excellent crossover piece for collectors of American folk art, medical history, or primitive stoneware. Pickup category timeslot {A}