Lot #: 62
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.
Rare Three-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Watchspring Decoration, attributed to Captain James Morgan, Cheesequake, NJ, circa 1770, ovoid jar with footed base, heavily-tooled shoulder, and open loop handles, decorated with slip-trailed watch spring design on each side and under each handle. Two cobalt bands to shoulder and cobalt highlights to handle terminals. A finely-potted and decorated example with excellent color. Significant restoration throughout one side. Two cracks from rim, a crack through one handle, rim chips, and base chips.
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