Rare Small Western PA Stoneware Cream Jar with Cobalt and Manganese Stenciled Decoration

November 2, 2013 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 449

Price Realized: $201.25

($175 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Very Rare Small-Sized Stoneware Jar with Stenciled Manganese and Cobalt Decoration, Western PA origin, circa 1875, semi-ovoid jar with flattened rim, decorated with a stenciled foliate design, the upper scrolled section decorated with cobalt slip and remainder of the design decorated with purplish manganese slip. Midsection with stenciled manganese decoration resembling a star. Excellent size and very rare two-color decoration. 2" base chip on reverse. Otherwise excellent condition. H 6 5/16".

Rare Small Western PA Stoneware Cream Jar with Cobalt and Manganese Stenciled Decoration

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