Lot #: 433
Price Realized: $383.50
($325 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.
Rare One-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jug, Stamped "LEWIS & GARDINER / HUNTINGTON, L.I.," New York State origin, circa 1827-1829, ovoid jug with tooled shoulder and semi-squared spout, decorated with brushed cobalt highlights to the maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals. Provenance: Donald Matties Collection. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with some fry to cobalt, a tiny nick to shoulder molding, a small in-the-firing chip to handle.
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