Lot #: 369
Price Realized: $517.50
($450 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.
Large-Sized Stoneware Water Cooler with Elaborate Cobalt Decoration, Initialed "F.L.J.," Ohio origin, circa 1865, cylindrical cooler with octagonal spigot and open handles, decorated with a brushed cobalt plant featuring large leaves and cherry-like blossoms. Additionally decorated with chain links (an Odd Fellows symbol) and the initials "F.L.J." Includes decorated lid, which may or may not be original to the cooler. Both handles restored. Restored cracks in cooler. Restoration to rim of cooler. Salt drip and significant restoration to lid. H (including lid) 18".
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