Lot #: 267
Price Realized: $201.25
($175 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.
One-Gallon Stoneware Jar, Stenciled “E.J. MILLER & SON / ALEXANDRIA, VA,” Western PA origin, circa 1875, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and semi-rounded rim, decorated with freehand stripes and the stenciled inscription “E.J. MILLER & SON / DEALERS IN / CHINA AND / GLASS WARE. / ALEXANDRIA, VA”. Base decorated with a freehand “1 1/2” flanked by flourishes. Two tight vertical lines on front, measuring approximately 8” and 4”, partially visible on interior. In-the-firing chip near base on front.
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