Lot #: 197
Price Realized: $920.00
($800 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.
Three-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA," circa 1865, semi-ovoid jug with tooled shoulder and squared spout, decorated with a large cobalt bird on leaf design, the bird's long tail accented with cobalt dashes. Cobalt applied to maker's and capacity marks as well as handle terminals. A good example by this popular Central PA pottery. Professional restoration to section of spout and area below spout, above makers mark. H 15".
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