Lot #: 231
Price Realized: $708.00
($600 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.
Fine Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Flower Basket Decoration, Stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT.", circa 1855, cylindrical jug with semi-squared spout, decorated with a boldly slip-trailed design of a basket brimming with leaves, a large flower blossom, and stylized trails. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity. A desirable Norton motif with outstanding color to the cobalt and clay body. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, from a long-term private collection. Excellent condition with a small spout chip, minor surface wear, and a minor stone ping near base.
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