Fancy Ware Coin Bank
Date: ca. 1887 - 1903
The Eberly potters produced several different lines of pottery, designed to suit different tastes and practical needs. The two small objects above are examples of a product line the Eberly potters called “Fancy Ware.” These objects might have had practical purposes, but always had a decorative flair provided by style and glazes. People likely proudly displayed these things. On the left is a coin bank, which has a slit for coins and an opaque multi-glaze finish. It is a good example of an item that served a practical need, and was decorative at the same time.
Medium: Earthenware with lead and copper glaze over slip wash
Dimensions: H: 3 1/2 x W: 3 in.
Accession: 2001.0013.058
Collection: Shenandoah Valley Collection
Category: Ceramics - Earthenware
Purchased in 2001.
