Lot #: 448
Price Realized: $28.75
($25 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.
Cobalt-Stenciled Stoneware Wax Sealer, Western PA origin, circa 1875, tapered jar with tooled shoulder and rounded rim with wax sealer interior, the front decorated with a stenciled cobalt design of a bell. This design is often referred to as a "mammy" decoration for its resemblance to a woman in dress. Some wear to surface of front. 8" crack on reverse, extending onto underside where it forms a Y. Two base chips. H 10 3/4".
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