Lot #: 343
Price Realized: $295.00
($250 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 Miniature Molded Stoneware Cuspidor, Stamped "F.B. NORTONS SONS. / WORCESTER. MASS.", circa 1875, with flared rim and raised surface resembling tree bark, the body featuring a relief oak leaf and acorn motif. Surface covered in a brown Albany slip glaze with cold-painted gold highlights to relief decoration and rim. Unglazed underside with "F.B. NORTONS SONS" maker's mark. Provenance: The Stradlings. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 3 1/2" ; W (at opening) 3 1 1/16".
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