Lot #: 218
Price Realized: $345.00
($300 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 8 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.
Two One-Gallon Stoneware Jars with Cobalt Foliate Decorations, Stamped "R.C.R. / PHILA.", Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA origin, circa 1875, both of cylindrical form, one with conjoined, angled leaves around the shoulder, the other with large leaves around the shoulder. Both impressed with "R.C.R. / PHILA." marks at base. Jar with angled leaves has a 5/8" rim chip and other shallow chipping to rim. Jar with large leaves had rim chips, fry to cobalt, and some light water glass staining.
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