Lot #: 364
Price Realized: $172.50
($150 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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug, Stamped "J.M. PRUDEN / ELIZABETH-NJ", mid 19th century, decorated with a slip-trailed design of two swags flanking a large, stylized flower blossom. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Includes wooden stopper. A discolored area to front. A 2 1/2" in-the-firing line at base on front, continuing 1" onto underside. A deep 1 3/8" x 1 1/8" base chip on reverse. Three short, in-the-firing lines at base on reverse. A minor, shallow base chip. A tiny nick to spout.
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