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Dave 'The Slave' Drake. 3 Gallon Jug, 1858

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Dave 'The Slave' Drake. 3 Gallon Jug, 1858

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Dave 'The Slave' Drake
Three Gallon Jug, 1858
June 1, 1858.
Dated in script and signed, “Dave” and Initialed in script, 'L.M' on top.
Two tone ash glaze with nice glass drip on top half.
Handle and 3/4 of the rim are missing and hole is drilled in back (possibly for lamp wire), otherwise great condition.
14Â” h.
Provenance: A Southern Collection for more than 40 years, acquired from an African American home.
Est. $7,000-10,000. Ship: $100

David Drake, also known as Dave the Potter and Slave Dave (c. 1801-1870), was an American potter who lived in Edgefield, SC. Dave produced alkaline-glazed stoneware jugs between the 1820s and the 1860s. An enslaved African American, he often signed his works "Dave." He is recognized as the first enslaved potter to inscribe his work, during a time when most slaves were illiterate.

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Dave 'The Slave' Drake. 3 Gallon Jug, 1858

Name: Dave 'The Slave' Drake. 3 Gallon Jug, 1858
SKU: 91393988
Price: 15500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000

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