Lot #: 294
Price Realized: $413.00
($350 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.
Four-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX. / HARRISBURG. PA", circa 1865, ovoid jug with tooled shoulder and semi-squared spout, decorated with two large tulips emanating from a central stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and handle terminals. Includes wooden stopper. Very nice condition with some light exfoliation to spout area and a small in-the-firing surface chip / contact mark below spout on reverse.
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