Lot #: 143
Price Realized: $230.00
($200 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 Two-Gallon Stoneware Pitcher, Stamped "J. RAMBO," Muskingum County, Ohio origin, third quarter 19th century, ovoid pitcher with tall flaring collar and semi-squared rim. Impressed with the maker's mark "J. RAMBO" below a large two-gallon capacity. The maker's mark on this pitcher likely refers to Joseph Rambo (1823-1881), active in Muskingum County, Ohio. Good form and scarce mark. Salt drips to spout and midsection. 3" T-shaped surface line to side of pitcher, which does not appear to be visible on interior. A small glazed-over base chip and a few minor nicks on underside at edge. Glazed-over rim chips. One rim chip, which is not glazed over, but appears to be in-the-firing. 1 5/8" hairline on left side of spout. 1" recessed contact mark (chip) on reverse.
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