Lot #: 305
Price Realized: $649.00
($550 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 Martinsburg, WV Stoneware Advertising, Jar, Palatine, WV origin, circa 1875, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and semi-rounded rim, the front featuring the stenciled advertising, "FRAZER & BISHOP / DEALERS / IN / GENERAL / MERCHANDISE / MARTINSBURG / WV". Reverse with straight and wavy cobalt stripes below rim. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with minor wear to reverse.
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