Lot #: 325
Price Realized: $2,596.00
($2,200 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 6 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 Four-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO'", PA origin, circa 1850-1880, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, heavy extruded handles, and thick squared rim, decorated on the front and reverse with two large spotted tulip emanating from leafy stems. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Shoulder impressed with John Bell maker's mark above an incised "4". Excellent, essentially as-made condition with a minor glazed-over base chip.
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