Lot #: 250
Price Realized: $287.50
($250 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.
Three-Gallon Redware Jar with Manganese Floral Decoration, Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO", PA origin, circa 1850-1880, ovoid jar with applied lug handles, flattened rim, and incised wavy line decoration around shoulder, decorated with a manganese spotted tulip motif on the front and reverse. Manganese highlights to handle terminals. Impressed with John Bell maker's mark at shoulder. A very large X-shaped crack on one side. Some wear to surface and decoration. Interior of rim with typical wear and a chip. A 1" chip to underside at edge. Some whitish residue to surface.
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