Lot #: 412
Price Realized: $920.00
($800 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 and Impressive Two-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Bowl, Stenciled "From / James Hamilton & Co. / Greensboro, Pa.," circa 1875, semi-ovoid bowl with applied lug handles, and nicely-tooled rim, the front decorated in bold cobalt slip with desirable James Hamilton maker's stenciling, incorporating the word "From". Rim with brushed cobalt stripe. Base with script cobalt "2," flanked by dashes. Excellent color and rare form. 2 1/2" line from rim on interior, visible as a minor 1 1/16" line on exterior. Two chips and some surface wear to one handle.
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