Lot #: 392
Price Realized: $690.00
($600 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.
Scarce Two-Gallon Ovoid Stoneware Jug, Stamped "J. MILLER / WHEELING. Va", circa 1825-1835, finely-potted, ovoid jug with ribbed strap handle and heavy tooling to shoulder and spout, impressed with the maker's mark, "J. MILLER / WHEELING. Va", above a distinctive two-gallon capacity mark. Pieces bearing this maker's mark are considered difficult-to-find, and were made well before West Virginia's secession from the state of Virginia. Chipping to base, including a 1 1/2" flake to underside at edge of jug. Otherwise, excellent, essentially as-made condition.
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