Lot #: 414
Price Realized: $1,092.50
($950 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.
Twelve-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Stenciled Cobalt Rose Decoration, Stenciled "JAS. HAMILTON & CO. / GREENSBORO, PA", circa 1875, large-sized, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and ribbed lug handles, decorated with an elaborate stenciled rose motif at the shoulder and base, the midsection featuring the stenciled signature of James Hamilton. Additional stenciled flourishes to midsection. Freehand stripes at shoulder and base. Large stenciled "12" at base. A 3 3/4" area of light exfoliation on right side of jar's front near base. A few small chips on interior of rim. Some wear to shoulder molding. H 20 1/2".
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
The Rumble Prohibition Spaniel, Greensboro, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1889
Magnificent JAMES HAMILTON & CO. / GREENSBORO, PA 20 Gallon Stoneware Presentation Crock
Exceedingly Rare Greensboro, PA Stoneware String Holder w/ Profuse Cobalt Decoration
Exceptional Isaac Hewitt, Jr. / Rices Landing, PA Monumental 20 Gal. Stoneware Jar
Exceptional HAMILTON & JONES Stoneware Crock w/ One-of-a-Kind Brushed Eagle Decoration
Highly Important "Frank Hamilton / Greensboro, Penna. / Jas. H. Atchison" Stoneware Spaniel Figure
Exceptional JAMES HAMILTON & CO. / GREENSBORO, PA 10 Gal. Stoneware Crock w/ Profuse Decoration
