Lot #: 51
Price Realized: $143.75
($125 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.
Three Providence, Rhode Island Stoneware Advertising Jugs, late 19th century, a one-gallon jug with stenciled grapes decoration, stamped "BALLOU & MARKHAM, / JOBBERS, / PROVIDENCE, R.I.", attributed to F.T. Wright, Taunton, MA; a half-gallon jug stamped "CAPRONI BROS. & CO. / PROVIDENCE, R.I."; and a half-gallon jug, stamped "A.L. HEINTZ CO / P O BOX ? / PROVIDENCE, R.I.". Grapes jug with broken and reglued spout and handle, drilled hole at base, and small spout chips. Heintz jug with crazing and a spout chip. Caproni jug in excellent condition.
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