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American Centennial Porcelain Pitcher, c. 1876
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Original Presentation Script
Let's delve into this charming American Centennial Porcelain Pitcher, proudly adorned with an American flag which appears to have 37 stars, which would correspond to the Nebraska flag in use from 1867 to 1877. Likelly crafted during the 1870s, this piece showcases the American Victorian Rococo Revival style typical of its era, with its bold curves and use of gold accents. Made from porcelain, the pitcher would have been both a functional and decorative object, capturing the nascent era of American identity in its exuberant design. While it appears well-preserved, showing only minor wear that testifies to its age, the absence of a maker's mark leaves some questions unanswered. Without images of the interior and base, I cautiously assign an authenticity score of confidence of around 70%, with its value, again is indeed a Centennial Era survivor, of five hundred to one thousand dollars., In the right Americana auction, it could go higher. Display it with pride!
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Item Report
American Centennial Porcelain Pitcher, c. 1876
By:Unknown
Style:American Victorian Rococo Revival
Origin:United States
Materials:Porcelain, gold paint
Age:Circa 1876
Condition:Very Good (minor wear, consistent with age)
Value:$500-$1500 if authentic; significantly less if a reproduction.
Peer-Reviewed Market Values
Dating Range
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Auction Liquidation
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Fair Market Value
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Replacement Value
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Maker's Marks / Writing:None visible
Date:2026-04-19 19:32:55.516397
Description:
An American Centennial Era Victorian-style porcelain pitcher featuring a 37-star American flag on a staff, the pitcher with gold decorative accents, likely created in Centennial period, circa 1876.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
An American Centennial Era Victorian-style porcelain pitcher featuring a 37-star American flag on a staff, the pitcher with gold decorative accents, likely created in Centennial period, circa 1876.
Individual Images:
whole pitcher front with flag detail
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Very Good (minor wear, consistent with age)
Identification Score: 70%
The design and motifs are consistent with early 20th-century American porcelain wares, common in that era.
Authenticity Score: 80%
The piece shows typical design and quality of the period, but without maker's marks, certainty is limited.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
American Centennial, Centennial Era, Victorian style, Rococo Revival, 1876, 37 stars, Nebraska flag, porcelain, pitcher, late 19th century, patriotic. American, 1867-1877, pitcher and wash basin
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Fair Market Value
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Replacement Value
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Research Confidence
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Peer Review
Key Visible Evidence
The subject item is a white porcelain pitcher with a molded handle and spout, adorned with gold painted accents on the rim, handle, and body, and a painted American flag motif. Upon close inspection of Image 5 and Image 8, the flag clearly displays 35 stars arranged in six rows (6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 5). The gold accents show minor wear, consistent with age, as seen in Image 1, Image 3, and Image 6. No maker's marks or inscriptions are visible on the provided images of the exterior.
Market and Source Support
The report's central claim of '37 stars' and 'Centennial period, circa 1876' is directly contradicted by the visible evidence of 35 stars on the flag. A 35-star flag was officially in use from 1863 to 1865, corresponding to the Civil War era. Comparables 4 and 5, which feature 35-star flags, are consistently dated to the Civil War era (1863-1865) and sold for approximately $100-$150. Comparables 1, 2, and 3, which are described as 'Centennial' and feature 37-star flags (in use 1867-1877), also sold for around $100. The report's 'identification_score_explained' states that 'The design and motifs are consistent with early 20th-century American porcelain wares,' which introduces a significant chronological inconsistency, as 'early 20th-century' (1900-1920s) is much later than both the Civil War era (1860s) and the Centennial era (1870s).
Needs Verification
The precise star count on the flag, while appearing to be 35, could benefit from an even higher resolution image or direct physical inspection to eliminate any remaining ambiguity. Images of the pitcher's base and interior are crucial to search for any maker's marks, glaze characteristics, or manufacturing details that could definitively confirm the origin, maker, and precise dating. Without these, the 'American' origin and 'porcelain' material remain plausible but unconfirmed by direct evidence. The report's internal dating inconsistency (1876 vs. early 20th century) requires clarification.
Audit Conclusion
The report's primary dating and authenticity claims are undermined by a factual error regarding the number of stars on the American flag depicted. Visible evidence (Image 5, Image 8) shows 35 stars, not 37 as stated in the report. This shifts the probable dating from the Centennial era (c. 1876) to the Civil War era (1863-1865). The report also contains an internal contradiction by simultaneously dating the item to 'Circa 1876' and stating its motifs are consistent with 'early 20th-century American porcelain wares.' The value estimate, being tied to the incorrect Centennial dating, is therefore questionable. Further evidence from the base and interior is required for a more definitive assessment of age, origin, and maker.
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