Lot #: 484
Price Realized: $354.00
($300 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.
Four-Gallon Westfield, MA Stoneware Advertising Jug, Stamped "FLETCHER & NORTON / DEALERS IN / HARDWARE, PAINTS GROCERIES & C / WESTFIELD, MASS", circa 1870, cylindrical jug with semi-rounded spout, decorated with a large slip-trailed floral design featuring spots and scrolled trails. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. In-the-firing chips to top of spout. An in-the-firing chip to handle and a small piece of adhered clay to handle. Fry to cobalt. A 4 1/2" at base on side of jug. A 1 1/4" line at base, continuing 3/4" onto underside. A 1 3/8" hairline to base of handle. Mottling to surface.
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