Lot #: 8
Price Realized: $431.25
($375 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-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Incised Foliate Decoration, Stamped "J. REMMEY. / MANHATTAN-WELLS / NEW-YORK.", circa 1810, ovoid jug with heavily-tooled spout and rounded lip, decorated with an incised and cobalt-highlighted foliate design featuring splayed leaves. Brushed cobalt highlights to maker's mark and handle terminals. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, purchased by the consignor decades ago. A 5" crack to underside, with short, faint lines extending off from it. Base chips, mostly small and shallow. H 14 3/4".
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