Antique Etruria Mellor Wash Basin and Pitcher 12" tall
Lot #121
Item: 10228-6499151

Waconia, MN

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5d 15h 32m

Mon, Aug 31, 2026 7:24pm CDT

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Location / Contact:
8880 Hwy 5, Waconia, MN 55387
Phone: 507-327-6496

Lot Description:

Company: Etruria Mellor & Co. (associated with Cook Pottery, Trenton, NJ)

  • Era: Late Victorian to early 1900s (approx. 1890s–1910s)
  • Known for Hand-painted porcelain and ceramic wash basins, pitchers, and tableware featuring floral decals and gold trim 

    Inspection

    Mon, Aug 31, 2026
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Auction Closing:

    Mon, Aug 31, 2026
    07:00 pm

    Removal:

    Tue, Sep 01, 2026
    10:00 am - 03:30 pm

    Removals are by appointment within the schedule above.

    Bidding Increments:

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    $0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
    $75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
    $150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
    $250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
    $500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
    $1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
    $5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
    $50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
    $75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
    $100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

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    15.00%$1,500.00


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    Manager: Jan Stordahl


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    8880 Hwy 5
    Waconia
    MN, 55387


    Phone: 507-327-6496

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