Lot 195: A Collection of Four Terracotta Chimney Pots, Including a Marked Pair by Farley & Co
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This lot comprises a set of four terracotta chimney pots featuring two distinct pairs. The first pair is constructed from terracotta with a dark, weathered finish and tapered square bodies. These examples feature stepped bases and molded cornice tops with recessed friezes. One pot in this pair bears a legible impressed mark on the upper rim reading FARLEY & CO 1 S B. The second pair is made from salt-glazed terracotta with a characteristic reddish-brown finish and textured surface. One of these pots is decorated with a row of three raised hemispherical bosses below a flared cap, while the other features a simplified stepped cornice. All four pots show evidence of their original use as architectural components, including remnants of lime mortar at the bases. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the items.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of significant environmental weathering and wear consistent with architectural reclamation. Both pots in the square-tapered pair exhibit heavy chipping and substantial material losses to the top rims and corners (Photo 3 and 5). The salt-glazed pair shows similar chipping to the upper molded edges and decorative bosses (Photo 1 and 4). Thick residues of mortar are present around the base sections of all four pots. Surfaces show extensive soot staining and general accumulation of dirt from long-term outdoor use.
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