Lot #: 118
Price Realized: $690.00
($600 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.
Fine Three-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "NORTON & FENTON / BENNINGTON, VT," circa 1845, highly-ovoid jug with ribbed handle and semi-squared spout, decorated with an artistically-brushed floral design of a large tulip flanked by two smaller tulips, all extending from a curving stem with curled leaves. A skillfully-potted form with excellent decoration and color. Good condition. A 3 1/4" line at shoulder on reverse with other very short lines extending from it. 1 1/2" contact mark near base on side of jug. Burned spot on reverse. Small, shallow chip on top of spout, along with two other small spout nicks. Handle with a small iron ping, minor flake, small worn spot, and a minor C-shaped, in-the-firing line. 1 1/4" chip to bottom edge. Minor nick on side of jug with some very short, star-shaped lines emanating from it.
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