Lot #: 458
Price Realized: $230.00
($200 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.
One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Foliate Decoration, attributed to Stephen B. Sweeney, Henrico County, VA, circa 1838-1863, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, squared rim, and applied lug handles, decorated on the front and reverse with a stylized foliate design composed of graduated leaves. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Excellent condition with a recessed spot to one side and two minor chips to underside.
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