Fly Eagles Fly!!!
February 5th 2018 – We’re feeling proud around the office this week, thanks to our local team the Philadelphia Eagles achieving their first ever Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots. In anticipation of the team’s victory parade scheduled for later this week, we’re recollecting some of our most patriotic and illustrious pieces sold in past sales. One in particular stands out, and of course it features our Philadelphia mascot – the eagle. This iconic piece of Americana broke the record at the time for American stoneware sold at auction, reaching a staggering $402,900 when it crossed the block back in 2012. The incised cobalt decorated eagle is displayed with his wings proudly outstretched, clutching an American flag in his talons. For a moment, in our head, we can almost imagine him flapping those wings and singing the Eagle’s fight song…
By: Kaitlyn Julian
