Blue DUFFIELD Pontiled Lager

 

 

 

 

 

Circa 1850 Blue Pontiled Philly Lager - R. K. Duffield, Philadelphia

I've only ever seen one of these for sale, and I picked it up for over $1000 20 years ago. Fast forward to October 2022, and I dug this example which actually looks nicer than mine. But sadly, it has a crack (see below). It's a great example for the Philly collector who might never see another for sale. Late lager shape, bold pontil in kickup bottom with iron residue, applied double taper top, and some whittle character in the glass.

Embossed: R. K. DUFFIELD / PHILADA // D (on shoulder)

Height: 7 3/4"  
Color: steely cobalt blue

Condition: would be excellent excpt for an annoying crack that starts on the bottom in the middle of the pontil and goes up through and just past the the "Da" in Philada. Otherwise, it just has light spotty wear and some patchy stain. But a nice glowy patina too.

Reference Number: T40

Price: $285