Lot #: 281
Price Realized: $143.75
($125 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.
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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