Lot #: 397
Price Realized: $1,840.00
($1,600 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 Three-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Horse Head Decoration, Stamped "W. HART / OGDENSBURGH", New York State origin, circa 1860, ovoid jug with short, slightly-flared spout, the front decorated with a folky slip-trailed design of a horse head with well-executed mane, underscored with a looping flourish. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Fry to cobalt. A few shallow spout chips.
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