Lot #: 285
Price Realized: $230.00
($200 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.
Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar, James River, VA origin, second quarter 19th century, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, squared rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a brushed cobalt flower on the front and back. Heavy chipping to one handle. Two small chips to opposite handle. 3 1/4" and 1 1/4" flakes to rim. Additional rim chip. 3 1/2" Y-shaped line on one side, which does not go through to interior. Salt glob on underside. H 14 1/4".
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