Lot #: 170
Price Realized: $1,840.00
($1,600 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 14 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.
Very Rare Slip-Decorated Redware Puzzle Jug, Pennsylvania origin, mid 19th century, with bulbous body and tall collar culminating in a rounded rim with tubular spout. Collar with incised lines and numerous punctured holes. Long rounded handle on reverse. Body, rim, and handle, decorated with copper and cream-colored slip. Collar decorated with cream-colored spots. Surface covered in a clear lead glaze. Strong color and rare form. Loss to spout. 5/8" x 3/8" glaze flake. A few other small glaze flakes to surface. H 3 1/2".
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