Lot #: 36
Price Realized: $316.25
($275 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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "N. CLARK JR ATHENS NY," circa 1850, cylindrical jug with semi-rounded spout, decorated with a boldly-brushed design of a tulip with dotted blossom. Cobalt highlights to maker's and capacity marks. A few base chips, one of which is glazed-over. Two short lines at base of on reverse. Small in-the-firing contact mark to decoration. A minor spout chip on reverse. A minor chip and light wear to interior of spout.
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