Lot #: 389
Price Realized: $590.00
($500 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 One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Freehand Floral Decoration, Stenciled "BAYLESS, / McCARTHEY & CO. / LOUISVILLE. KY.", Western PA origin, circa 1875, semi-ovoid jug with tooling to shoulder and spout, the front featuring the bold-faced stenciling, "BAYLESS, / McCARTHEY & CO. / LOUISVILLE. KY.", with stylized stenciling above and below. Base with highly-unusual freehand decoration of a tulip surrounded by spots. A 1" chipped section to spout. Small chips to handle. Three very minor chips to underside at edge.
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