#23 • Grotesque Moonshine Face Jar

Part of Online Only Multi Estate Public Auction Saturday, March 29th, 2025 @ 10 a.m. (live auction by Valley Auctions)

High bid $220.00

Status: Sold

Large salt glaze jar with a mans face on the front. Sculpted by Phil Schaltenbrand through Westerwald Pottery of Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania. Hand-written notes from the artist dated 2006 describe this piece and its features. According to notes from the artist, he rarely made jars with lids. The saying My Still is Bettern Yours is stamped on the front and A Good Still Never Runs Dry is stamped on the lid. Commemorative stamps are on the back of this piece but can be removed. Measures 11 inches wide x 15 inches tall.