Lot #: 537
Price Realized: $230.00
($200 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 Small-Sized Stoneware Spittoon with Cobalt Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX," Harrisburg, PA origin, circa 1865, with footed base and carved oval opening at shoulder, the circumference decorated with six large daubs of cobalt resembling leaves of flower buds. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark. Excellent small size. A small chip to shoulder with a faint 3 1/2" horizontal line extending through it. An additional extremely minor nick to shoulder with a very faint 1 1/4" line extending through it. H 3 1/2" ; Diameter 6 3/8".
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