Lot #: 299
Price Realized: $324.50
($275 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 Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Impressed Drape Decoration, New Jersey origin, probably Morgan and van Wickle, Old Bridge, early 19th century, ovoid jug with footed base and distinctive, heavily-tooled spout, decorated with an impressed and cobalt-highlighted drape-and-tassel design resembling clamshells. Shoulder and spout decorated with two rows of coggled decoration featuring slashes and X's. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. A rare example of early New Jersey stoneware featuring the impressed "clamshell" motif popularized by Manhattan, NY potter, Thomas Commeraw. Missing handle. Heavy chipping to spout. Base chips. A 1" crack at base, continuing 1" onto underside.
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