Lot #: 228A
Price Realized: $891.25
($775 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 Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Swan Decoration, Stamped "ITHACA N.Y.," third quarter 19th century, cylindrical jug with sloped shoulder and squared spout, decorated with a large slip-trailed design of a swan swimming on water, featuring looping line wing detail and a heavily-shaded neck and breast. Brushed cobalt highlight to maker's mark and some light blue brushwork (probably accidental) below maker's mark. An unusual maker's mark with rare folk art design. Tight 8 1/2" inverted Y-shaped crack on reverse. Small chips to spout. Horizontal hairline to base of handle. H 14 1/4".
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