Lot #: 5
Price Realized: $575.00
($500 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.
Ovoid Open-Handled Stoneware Jar, Stamped "C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER / NEW-YORK," Clarkson Crolius, Jr., Manhattan, NY, circa 1830, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and open loop handles, decorated with a brushed cobalt cloud-like design surrounding the maker's mark on the front, and a scalloped drape-like design surrounding dots on the reverse. In-the-firing separations to ends of one handle. 6" vertical crack on right side, extending 2 3/4" onto underside. 5/8" shallow rim chip. Other much smaller rim chips appear to be in-the-making. H 10 3/4".
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