Lot #: 277
Price Realized: $632.50
($550 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 "H.C. SMITH / ALEXA / D.C.," circa 1835, narrow, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and semi-squared rim, decorated completely around with a series of brushed cobalt tulips. Two base chips, measuring 1" and 3/4", along with other much smaller base chips. The "ALEXA / D.C." portion of the maker's mark is lightly impressed. H 10 1/2".
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