Lot #: 454
Price Realized: $230.00
($200 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.
Two Pieces of Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, American, circa 1875, a canning jar, stenciled "A.P. Donaghho. / Parkersburg, W.Va."; paired with a one-gallon cylindrical jar with floral decoration on front and reverse, Baltimore, MD origin. Donaghho jar with heavy chipping to interior of rim, a chip to shoulder molding, a contact mark, some in-the-firing discoloration to surface, and some light wear to surface. Baltimore jar with salt drip to shoulder and a bloated spot near base, otherwise excellent condition.
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