Lot #: 470
Price Realized: $460.00
($400 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.
Eight-Gallon Open-Handled Stoneware Jar, Impressed "J. TRACY / 1879," Ohio origin, ovoid stoneware jar with tooled shoulder, rounded rim, and open handles at the shoulders. Shoulder impressed "J. TRACY" and "8" above the large, well-detailed stamp of the date "1879". Later blue-painted highlights to impressed marks. Jar retains its original salt-glazed lid. Excellent size and form. Minor 3/4" line in rim. Wear to inner rim wear lid rest. Lid with chip to knob and two small chips to edge. H 20".
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