Lot #: 108
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.
Half-Gallon Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Southeastern PA origin, third quarter 19th century, ovoid pitcher with footed base and nicely-tooled rim, the body decorated with a brushed cobalt swag and hanging tulip design. Spout flanked by swags. Leaf or flower blossom design on each side of the collar. Loss to spout. Rim chips. Base chips. 1 3/4" in-the-firing flake / contact mark to reverse. 1 1/8" smooth piece of in-the-firing clay adhered to right side of front. Small bit of clay adhered to front base. 3" vertical hairline from base on front.
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