Lot #: 297A
Price Realized: $316.25
($275 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.
Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug, Stamped "J. SWANN / ALEXA," Alexandria, VA origin, ovoid jug with rounded spout and tooled shoulder, impressed with rare John Swann maker's mark on front. Lacking handle. Two spout chips. Base chips. 1" flake on left side of jug. H 15".
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