Lot #: 192
Price Realized: $531.00
($450 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 7 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 Eight-Gallon Stoneware Water Cooler with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "HALL & THOMAS / SPRINGFIELD, OH.", mid 19th century, large-sized, ovoid cooler featuring a wide-mouthed jug form and open handles, decorated on the front and reverse with two different brushed tulip motifs, applied over a slip-coated surface. Front additionally brushed with the number "8". Impressed with Hall & Thomas maker's mark on front and reverse. Brushed cobalt highlights to upper handle terminals and maker's marks. Excellent form and size. Bunghole lost during the firing. Some in-the-firing chipping to base. H 22 1/2".
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