Lot #: 234
Price Realized: $862.50
($750 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.
Three-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Unusual Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "JOHN BURGER / ROCHESTER.," New York State origin, circa 1860, narrow, semi-ovoid jug with pronounced spout, the front decorated with a slip-trailed design of a plant bearing three flower buds with heavily-shaded interiors and spotted tips. Slip-trailed shading to leaves. Slip-trailed "3" above. Light cobalt highlights to maker's mark. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with some minor fry to cobalt.
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