Lot #: 40
Price Realized: $1,150.00
($1,000 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.
Very Rare Five-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Number 5 Decoration, Stamped "PAUL : CUSHMANS," Albany, NY origin, circa 1810-1815, ovoid jar with heavily-tooled shoulder and applied lug handles, decorated with five brushed cobalt number 5's (two on the front and three on the reverse). Midsection coggled with the large Albany, NY mark of Paul Cushman, boldly-brushed in cobalt slip. A fine example of Albany, NY stoneware, featuring an unusual decoration and excellent color. 7 1/2" crack from rim on reverse. Some minor base chips, and a few minor rim nicks. Otherwise excellent condition.
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