Lot #: 169
Price Realized: $805.00
($700 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.
Rare Stoneware Spittoon with Elaborate Cobalt Foliate Decoration, Stamped "TAUNTON, MASS.", Standish & Wright, Taunton, Massachusetts origin, circa 1850, with footed base, heavy rounded rim, and carved semi-circular opening at shoulder, the body profusely-decorated with three large scrolled foliate motifs. Impressed on body with rare "TAUNTON, MASS." maker's mark above a stamped "2". Albany slip to top surface. Two hairlines to top, emanating from the central hole, including a minuscule nick to one of these lines. H 3 1/2" ; Diameter (across base) 7 1/2".
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