Lot #: 241
Price Realized: $143.75
($125 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.
Two Pieces of Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, fourth quarter 19th century, an eight-gallon cylindrical stoneware jar with freehand cobalt inscription "8 gal," underscored by stripes, Western PA or possibly Palatine, WV origin; paired with a one-gallon jar with stenciled floral motif, stenciled "HAMILTON & JONES / GREENSBORO, PA". Eight-gallon jar with significant cracks in underside, continuing onto base, including some loose pieces that need to be glued, as well as a tiny hole in underside. Other jar with rim chip on reverse and 5 1/2" crack from rim on reverse, as well as a small chip to bottom edge of rim.
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