Lot #: 441
Price Realized: $201.25
($175 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 Pieces of Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, 19th century, a two-gallon ovoid jug with cobalt foliate decoration, Stamped "SMITH & DAY / NORWALK", CT origin; paired with a two-gallon crock with cobalt floral decoration, stamped "RIEDINGER & CAIRE / POUGHKEEPSIE, NY". Smith & Day jug with a large Y-shaped crack on side, continuing onto underside, an in-the-firing spout chip, an in-the-firing base chip, and a short line to base/underside. Poughkeepsie crock with two long hairlines from rim on front.
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