Lot #: 281
Price Realized: $143.75
($125 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.
Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Spittoon, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA," circa 1865, with concave sides, footed base, and carved oval opening at shoulder, decorated around the midsection with six brushed leaves. Cobalt highlight to maker's mark. A few base chips. Nicks to opening at shoulder. Large chip to opening in top. Hairline extending from opening in top. Several chips to top edge. Light surface wear. H 4" ; Diameter 8 1/4".
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