Lot #: 130
Price Realized: $316.25
($275 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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 Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug Stamped "JORDAN," New York State origin, mid 19th century, highly ovoid jug with semi-squared spout, decorated with flowering tulip plant bearing four blossoms. Cobalt highlights to the maker's mark, "JORDAN.," on shoulder. Additional heavy cobalt circle over the stamped two-gallon capacity mark with impressed wreath border. A few contact / kiln furniture marks to body. Tight lines in handle. Approximately 10 1/2" crack extending from shoulder on reverse, under handle, and around to right side of jug's front. Some staining to surface.
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