Lot #: 282
Price Realized: $80.50
($70 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 15 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
One-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar, Stamped "SOLOMON BELL / STRASBURG / Va," circa 1870, straight-sided jar with rounded shoulder and squared rim, decorated with brushed cobalt swags around the shoulder. Crack at base with sliver out of it, measuring 3" on base of jar and 2" on underside of jar. 2 1/4" hairline at base. Additional 1" hairline at base, continuing 4 1/4" onto underside, and a 1" separation line at base, continuing 1" onto underside. Two base chips, one of which is glazed over. H 10 5/8".
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