Lot #: 205
Price Realized: $747.50
($650 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 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 Jar with Cobalt "1833" Date, Stamped "CLARK & FOX / ATHENS," New York State origin, ovoid jar with heavily-tooled rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a bold cobalt date "1833" across the shoulder. Brushed cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals. Superior color on this example, with deep cobalt set against a cream-colored clay ground. Excellent condition with a minor, 2 1/8" X-shaped line under one handle, which occurred in-the-firing, a 1" horizontal surface line at top of rim, and minor base nicks.
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
Outstanding American Stoneware Bank, probably Athens, NY origin
Fine LYMAN & CLARK / GARDINER, Maine Stoneware Jug w/ Ochre Floral Decoration
Outstanding N. CLARK & CO. / LYONS Stoneware Jar w/ Elaborate Incised Flowering Urn Decoration
Exceptional 5 Gal. N. CLARK JR. / ATHENS, NY Stoneware Jug w/ Elaborate Bird Decoration
Exceptional N. CLARK & CO. / ROCHESTER, NY Stoneware Jar w/ Elaborate Deer Scene
Extremely Rare J. CLARK & CO. / TROY, BRISTOLS BEER Stoneware Cooler w/ Applied Eagle
Very Fine N. CLARK & CO. / LYONS Stoneware Jug w/ Man's Profile Decoration
Very Rare N. CLARK / ATHENS Stoneware Jug Cooler with Incised Bird Decoration
