Lot #: 161
Price Realized: $287.50
($250 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-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "C. CROLIUS / STONE-WARE / MANUFACTURER / Manhattan-Wells / NEW-YORK.," circa 1820, ovoid jar with narrow opening and applied lug handles, decorated on the front and reverse with a brushed cobalt drape design accented with spots. Restored rim chips. 7/8" in-the-firing chip at base. A few faint hairlines emanating from base, typical of stoneware of this region and period, all possibly in-the-firing. These hairlines also extend a very short distance onto underside. Drips of water glass staining to surface. Recessed contact mark at midsection. A few iron or stone pings, including one at base, typical of stoneware of this region and period. 1 1/2" hairline from rim.
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