A Piece of History
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This unique Roseville tangerine ewer, marked 19-6".
What the heck's a ewer? A ewer is a type of pitcher with a flared base, a stout handle, and a decorative spout.
Ewers have been manufactured around the world for thousands of years, and many fine examples of ancient ewers can be seen on display in museums.
In the modern world, ewers are primarily used for ornamental purposes, although in some regions of the world, they are still used to hold and transport water.
What does the mark 19-6" mean? On the bottom of most mid and late period Roseville pieces, there are three or four digit numbers then a dash followed by a one or two digit number. The first part of the number identifies the style or design of the piece and the following number specifies the size. For example, the ewer above is style 19 and is 6 inches high.
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