Lot #: 383
Price Realized: $236.00
($200 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.
Two Pieces of Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, Stamped "M. WOODRUFF / CORTLAND", New York State origin, circa 1867-1869, a one-gallon cylindrical jar with brushed and slip-trailed tulip motif, paired with a two-gallon crock with brushed and slip-trailed, double-stemmed floral design. Cobalt highlights to maker's marks. One-gallon jar with a 1 1/4" rim chip on reverse. Two-gallon jar with significant restoration to underside, base, and reverse, not affecting decoration.
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