Lot #: 32
Price Realized: $575.00
($500 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 13 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.
Unusual Three-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Jar, attributed to J.P. Schermerhorn, Richmond, VA, circa 1835, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, rounded lug handles, and semi-rounded rim; the front and back decorated with a circular cobalt flower including an unusual wavy trail inside the blossom and stamens extending from the top. Excellent condition with one rim chip. H 12".
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