Lot #: 190
Price Realized: $324.50
($275 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.
Scarce Two-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Pitcher with Impressed Medallion, Northeastern U.S. origin, possibly Josiah Chapman, Troy, NY, early 19th century, highly-ovoid pitcher with narrow collar accented with tooled lines, the front decorated with an impressed and cobalt-highlighted medallion with column border. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. The impressed design on this pitcher is closely-related to those found on pieces made by Josiah Chapman of Troy, NY. Firing flaws to surface, including contact marks and a 1 1/8" x 1/4" stone ping to side. Heavy chipping to rim and spout. Tight in-the-firing lines to base, continuing a short distance onto underside.
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