Lot #: 296
Price Realized: $1,265.00
($1,100 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.
Very Rare Three-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Large Cobalt Cornucopia Decoration, Stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT.," circa 1855, cylindrical jug with squared spout, decorated with a large slip-trailed design of cornucopia brimming with large flowers, leaves, and looping vines. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. An outstanding decoration, particularly rare by this highly-regarded family of potters. The first example of Norton cornucopia decoration we have ever offered. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, recently found in the Northeastern U.S. Very nice condition with a small chip to left side of spout, a very minor, shallow chip to top of spout, and a 2 1/4" surface line to shoulder, possibly in-the-firing.
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