Collect: Americana

in really nice condition overall for age; retains the original ceramic chamber pot, which has only some expecting crazing or crackling to glaze commensurate with age; the base in good shape, the legs remain stable and the frame is solid and sturdy, the interior edge surrounding chamber pot (where it fits within) with some old insect holes (not active); the lid with some age cracks and mended splits, mostly along or near edges or seams; the underside of lid retains a period inscription in ink, "J Sweetman"

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