Lot #: 290
Price Realized: $373.75
($325 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.
Scarce Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Canning Jar, Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO'", PA origin, circa 1850-1880, cylindrical jug with rounded shoulder, wide mouth, and applied strap handle, the shoulder and handle decorated with cobalt sponging over whitish slip. Impressed with John Bell maker's mark at shoulder. A rim chip and a few minor rim nicks, one of which is glazed over. H 8 1/2".
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