Lot #: 480
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.
Two Pieces of Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, PA origin, 19th century, an Eastern PA two-gallon stoneware pitcher with rounded foot and heavily-tooled collar, decorated around the body with cobalt swags and hanging flowers. Collar decorated with brushed cobalt leaves; paired with a signed "R.C.R. / PHILA" handled spittoon with elaborate cobalt floral design. Wide crack from rim on side of pitcher, and large glazed-over chipped section to front. Spittoon with significant cracks, damage to one handle, losses to base.
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