Lot #: 374
Price Realized: $501.50
($425 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 Spongeware Pitcher with Pittsburgh, PA Advertising, American, late 19th or early 20th century, tankard-form pitcher with cobalt sponging to shoulder, base, and handle, the midsection featuring the cobalt advertising, "JOHN SCHOEPF / MEATS / 3433 BUTLER ST., / PITTSBURGH, PA.", flanked by relief, cobalt-decorated flower motifs. A 3" hairline from rim on side of pitcher. Otherwise excellent condition. H 9".
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