Lot #: 408
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.
Fine Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "H.B. PFALTZGRAFF / YORK, PA," circa 1870-1889, semi-ovoid jug with flared spout, decorated with a finely-brushed design of three tulips extending from a central stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals. Interesting partial stamp of maker's mark overlapping complete maker's mark. Excellent decoration. Tight X-shaped line on side of jug at base, measuring 5 1/2" on the diagonal. A few spout chips and a partial iron ping to right side of spout. A tiny nick to underside.
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