Lot #: 33
Price Realized: $287.50
($250 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.
One-Half-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Northeastern U.S. origin, early 19th century, ovoid jug with tooled spout and applied strap handle, decorated with a brushed cobalt bird with spotted body. Desirable small size and unusual decoration for this time period. 3 1/2" x 3/8" flake off reverse. Spidering hairlines throughout shoulder area. 1 1/8" x 1/4" flake off left side. Two glazed-over base chips. H 9 3/8".
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