Lot #: 148
Price Realized: $258.75
($225 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.
Scarce One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "I.V. MACHETT", Cornwall, NY, circa 1850, highly-ovoid jug with tooled shoulder, semi-squared spout, and applied handle, decorated with a drooping tulip motif. Brushed cobalt highlights to maker's mark, spout, and handle terminals. Excellent condition with a shallow chip on top of spout, a small in-the-firing contact mark / chip to top of handle, and a few drips of old paint.
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