Lot #: 316
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.
Fine Two-Gallon Stoneware Cream Jar with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "H.B. PFALTZGRAFF / YORK, PA," circa 1870-1889, ovoid jar with heavily-tooled shoulder, flattened rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a flowering plant featuring two tulips flanking an unusual heavily-brushed blossoms. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals. Sealed crack on side of jar, continuing across underside. Crudely-filled 3 1/2" chipped section to rim, a 1" sealed rim chip on reverse, and a 1 1/4" sealed rim chip on interior of rim. Partially-filled chip to one handle.
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