Lot #: 236
Price Realized: $345.00
($300 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 11 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 Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Pittsburgh, PA Advertising, Western PA origin, circa 1875, semi-ovoid jug with tooled spout, featuring the stenciled cobalt advertising "B.F. FAHNESTOCK / & CO. / PITTSBURGH. / PA". Unusual graduated freehand stripes at shoulder. Base with stenciled "2" flanked by stenciled flourishes, above a freehand cobalt stripe. Large chip to side of spout and small glazed-over nick to top of spout. Tight cracks emanating from underside, including one long crack on side of jug.
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