Rare HART BROS. / FULTON, NY Very Large Stoneware Filtering Cooler w/ Ornate Molded Handles

March 1, 2014 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 290

Price Realized: $431.25

($375 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Rare Large-Sized Stoneware Filtering Water Cooler, Stamped "HART BROS. / FULTON, NY," late 19th century, tapered cooler with semi-rounded rim, large molded foliate-patterned handles, and squared bunghole with screwhead embellishments, the front decorated with cobalt banding and the large stenciled inscription "STONE WARE / No. 1 / WATER. FILTER.". Stamped with "HART BROS." maker's mark above bunghole. Outstanding size, measuring approximately twenty gallons. Excellent condition with a 4 1/2" hairline from rim above left handle. H 24 1/2".