Lot # 92 - Römertopf Terra Posa Shell Dishes & Other Terracotta Wares | A Life Well Collected in Fife: Broyhill Sculptra, Fenton, Global Finds & Generations of Art

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Lot # 92 - Römertopf Terra Posa Shell Dishes & Other Terracotta Wares

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	17-Nov-2026 8:31:00 PM
Current bid:	0
Highest bidder:	--
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Description :

Warm terracotta and glossy white glaze come together in this serving and entertaining collection. Shell-shaped dishes bring a coastal touch, complemented by a grape-decorated wine cooler and a round tray with a coordinating small pot.

Details

One large shell-shaped serving bowl and six small shell dishes with molded ribs, scalloped edges and white-glazed interiors.
Shell dishes bear impressed Römertopf Terra Posa marks; the smaller dishes include the number 1200.
One cylindrical terracotta wine cooler with raised grapevine decoration and a separate saucer.
One round handled tray with a glossy brown interior and molded geometric decoration.
One rounded terracotta pot with a glazed interior and rim.
Tray and pot are marked “PIC Taiwan”

Measurements

Small shell dishes: approximately 5" × 5.25" each.
Large shell bowl: approximately 9.8" × 10.2" × 2.75" H.
Small pot: approximately 3.25" opening diameter × 4.25" H.
Round tray: approximately 11.5" diameter × 1.25" H.
Wine cooler: approximately 4.75" diameter × 10" H.

Highlights

The large shell bowl and six individual dishes offer a coordinated presentation for a coastal table. The wine cooler adds a complementary entertaining piece, while the tray and small pot provide a separate arrangement for snacks and dip.

Condition

Previously owned with surface scratches, scuffs, scattered dark marks, residue and wear to unglazed surfaces and bases. The small pot has a visible vertical line extending down from the rim. The wine cooler and saucer show discoloration and handling wear. Please review the photographs for rim and surface details. Food-use suitability and liquid retention have not been verified.

Shipping

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Auction History

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We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.

Lot # 92 - Römertopf Terra Posa Shell Dishes & Other Terracotta Wares

Description :

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Auction History

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