Lot #: 441
Price Realized: $373.75
($325 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 Five-Gallon Double-Handled Stoneware Jug, Stenciled "C.L. WILLIAMS / BEST / BLUE STONEWARE / NEW GENEVA / PA," circa 1895, semi-ovoid jug with tooled shoulder and applied double handles, featuring C.L. Williams maker's stenciling with desirable "BEST BLUE STONEWARE" slogan. Stenciled "5" with flourishes above. Salt drip to shoulder. 1" chip to side of spout. Smaller chip to top of spout. Minor iron ping to reverse of spout. Otherwise excellent condition.
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