{"product_id":"rare-american-rockingham-glazed-shoe-form-spirit-flask-bennington-type-american-circa-1845-1860","title":"Rare American Rockingham-Glazed Shoe Form Spirit Flask (Bennington Type)\u2028American, circa 1845–1860","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional mid-19th century American figural spirit flask masterfully molded in the form of a fashionable Victorian button boot. Executed in one of the most desirable novelty forms produced during the height of America’s Rockingham pottery tradition, the flask is finished in a remarkably rich, lustrous glaze of deep chocolate brown with dramatic amber and caramel mottling, creating the classic tortoiseshell effect so admired by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully sculptural in form, the elongated pointed toe, crisply molded row of boot buttons, diminutive heel, and elegantly turned pouring neck combine to create an object that is as much American folk sculpture as it is functional pottery. Originally intended as a gentleman’s spirit flask, today these whimsical figural vessels are prized for their rarity, artistic quality, and unmistakable folk art appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 7¾ inches long by 6½ inches high, this is a beautifully preserved full-size example retaining its original glossy surface and exceptional color throughout. The glaze possesses remarkable depth and movement, particularly across the sole and toe, where warm amber highlights dance against a rich mahogany ground. Whether displayed among early American pottery, country accessories, or folk art, it commands immediate attention with its bold silhouette and playful Victorian character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreasingly difficult to acquire in this level of preservation, this outstanding shoe flask represents one of the iconic figural forms of 19th-century American Rockingham pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent original condition. Minor pinpoint glaze flake to one side with expected age-related glaze crazing. No apparent cracks, hairlines, or restoration. Retains a beautiful untouched surface with exceptional gloss and color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45549851574381,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/rare-american-rockingham-glazed-shoe-form-spirit-flask-bennington-type-american-circa-1845-1860","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}