Lot #: 148
Price Realized: $258.75
($225 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.
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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