George E. Ohr
Novelty chamberpots, set of two


USA, 1897-1900
glazed earthenware
2.5 h × 4.25 w × 3.25 d in (6 × 11 × 8 cm)
2.5 h × 3.5 w × 2.75 d in (6 × 9 × 7 cm)

Chamberpots each feature an interior amusement. Impressed signature to underside of each example 'G.E. OHR, Biloxi, Miss.'.

Provenance: Private Collection, Mississippi

This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.

Larger example: 3" area of restoration to rim. Smaller example: Repaired break to handle, minor fleck to rim and losses to stilt ends, in the making.