Lot #: 159
Price Realized: $690.00
($600 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.
One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Chainlink Decoration, James River Valley, VA origin, circa 1845, ovoid jar with semi-rounded rim and lug handles, with a brushed chainlink design below rim on front and reverse. Brushed "1" under one handle. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Some shallow base chips. Light wear to body. Light wear to ends of handles. Small stone protruding from shoulder directly below one handle. This stone is also visible on the interior with a 3 1/2" separation fissure, not visible on exterior.
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