Lot #: 118
Price Realized: $373.75
($325 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 12 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.
Rare Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Presentation Jar, Incised "Hannah Powers," Eastern Pennsylvania origin, circa 1855, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and squared rim, decorated with a brushed cobalt flowering plant surrounding the finely-incised name "Hannah Powers". Front shoulder with brushed cobalt swags. Reverse with swag and hanging flower motif at shoulder. Hairline on underside, extending approximately 1" onto base on reverse. 3 1/2" tight hairline from rim to left of inscription. Small contact mark to front. Minor rim chip. H 8 5/8".
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