Lot #: 254
Price Realized: $460.00
($400 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.
Rare and Fine Glazed Redware Jug, Maine origin, early to mid 19th century, highly-ovoid jug with footed base and tooled spout with semi-rounded lip, decorated with vertically-sponged columns of manganese over a mottled salmon-colored ground with cream accents. Excellent color. The use of manganese sponging in this manner on New England redware is most unusual. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, purchased by the consignors' parents decades ago. Old, amateur restoration to handle. Base chips. Wear to top edge of spout. H 10 1/2".
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