Lot #: 82
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.
Rare One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Slip-Trailed Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA," circa 1865, cylindrical jar with rounded shoulder, flattened rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with rare slip-trailed design consisting of leaves and crossed stems surmounted by a large daisy blossom. Excellent color and crisp design. Restored flaking to reverse, primarily to base area. Restored top-to-bottom crack on front to left of decoration (not touching the decoration. Scattered shallow flaking to underside. Some restoration to rim.
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