Lot #: 397
Price Realized: $1,840.00
($1,600 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.
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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