Rare J. S. NASH, Marion County, Texas Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Jar

March 25, 2017 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 53

Price Realized: $6,490.00

($5,500 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.

Auction Highlight: March 25, 2017 Auction | Southern Pottery | Texas Stoneware

March 25, 2017 Auction Catalog

◀︎ Back to Catalog

▶ Login

Very Rare One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Alkaline Glaze, Stamped "J.S. NASH," Marion County, TX origin, third quarter 19th century, finely-potted, vasiform jar with ovoid body and tall, narrow opening, the surface covered in a streaky alkaline glaze with olive and brown hues. Impressed at the shoulder with the mark of Marion County, Texas pottery and iron foundry owner, Jefferson S. Nash, whose workers may have had Edgefield, South Carolina connections. Provenance: Dr. Raymond L. Owen Collection. Excellent overall condition with some wear and minor chips to rim and three small base chips. H 10 1/4".