Lot #: 475
Price Realized: $373.75
($325 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.
Three Pieces of Ohio Stoneware, mid 19th century, a one-gallon ovoid jar, stamped "I.M. MEAD & Co"; a two-gallon ovoid jar, stamped "E.H. MERRILL"; and a two-gallon churn or cylindrical jar, stamped "C.J. MERRILL". All with cobalt highlights to maker's marks and handle terminals. Mead jar in excellent condition. Merrill jar with staining, chips on interior of rim, a thin crack from rim, a hairline to shoulder area, and a large circular in-the-firing flaw to reverse. Merrill churn with wear to one handle and rim chips.
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