Lot #: 243
Price Realized: $115.00
($100 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.
Scarce Three-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Foliate Decoration, Stamped "FARRAR & STEARNS / FAIRFARX, Vt.," second quarter 19th century, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, squared rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a stylized foliate design with wreath-like tip. Light staining to surface. Rim chips, including two shallow pieces, measuring a total of 1", reglued on reverse. 4 3/4" hairline from rim on reverse. Handle chip.
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