Lot #: 47
Price Realized: $1,610.00
($1,400 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.
Rare Miniature Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Decoration, New York State or Ohio origin, second quarter 19th century, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, flared collar, and applied lug handles, the base with unusual chip-carved scalloping. Front and reverse decorated with a stylized, haphazardly-brushed floral design. Additional cobalt highights to handles. Impressed "E.L" on shoulder. Possibly initials "DA" incised on underside. Excellent size. Shallow rim chips. A contact mark to side of rim. A very short, glazed-over line from rim on front. H 3 1/2".
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