Lot #: 226
Price Realized: $431.25
($375 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.
Scarce Stoneware Spittoon with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "STANDISH & WRIGHT," Taunton, MA, circa 1850, with footed base, rounded rim, and carved semi-circular opening at shoulder, the body decorated with four brushed cobalt tulips. Impressed on one side with the cobalt-highlighted maker's mark "STANDISH & WRIGHT / 5". The impressed five probably refers to a specific size of spittoon produced by this potting firm. It does not denote five gallons. Excellent condition with a 2 1/2" diagonal hairline extending from lower right corner of carved opening on shoulder. H 4 1/2" ; Diameter 10 1/2".
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