George Ohr (American, 1857-1918) Two Puzzle Mugs in Mirror Brown and Olive Glaze, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, circa 1898-1910

Glazed earthenware
Both signed to underside: "G E OHR"

H: 3 3/4, W: 4 5/8, D: 3 1/2 in. (the taller mug); H: 3 5/8, W: 4 3/4, D: 3 1/4 in. (the shorter mug)

Property from the Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin

Literature

Robert A. Ellison, George Ohr: Art Potter, Scala, London, 2006, pp. 154, 155 (related glazes illustrated)

Provenance

Rago Auctions, Early 20th C., Lambertville, New Jersey, February 25, 2015, Lot 72 (the taller mug)

James D. Julia, Important Lamps & Glass, Fairfield, Maine, June 22, 2010, Lot 1253 (the shorter mug)

Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin

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George Ohr (American, 1857-1918) Two Puzzle Mugs in Mirror Brown and Olive Glaze, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, circa 1898-1910

Glazed earthenware
Both signed to underside: "G E OHR"

H: 3 3/4, W: 4 5/8, D: 3 1/2 in. (the taller mug); H: 3 5/8, W: 4 3/4, D: 3 1/4 in. (the shorter mug)

Property from the Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin

Literature

Robert A. Ellison, George Ohr: Art Potter, Scala, London, 2006, pp. 154, 155 (related glazes illustrated)

Provenance

Rago Auctions, Early 20th C., Lambertville, New Jersey, February 25, 2015, Lot 72 (the taller mug)

James D. Julia, Important Lamps & Glass, Fairfield, Maine, June 22, 2010, Lot 1253 (the shorter mug)

Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin

Design

George Ohr (American, 1857-1918) Two Puzzle Mugs in Mirror Brown and Olive Glaze, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA, circa 1898-1910