Lot #: 135
Price Realized: $265.50
($225 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.
Two Rare Pieces of Connecticut Stoneware, circa 1800-1830, an extremely two-gallon jug with cobalt-highlighted maker's mark and handle terminals, stamped "KNOWELS & STATES", New London, CT origin, circa 1825, paired with a rare one-gallon jar with cobalt-highlighted maker's mark and handle terminals, stamped "A. STATES", Stonington, CT early 19th century. The "KNOWELS & STATES" jug is the first piece bearing this maker's mark that we have ever handled. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market lot, purchased by the consignor decades ago. Jug with large inverted U-shaped crack on left side, base chips, and wear to spout. Jar with a 2 1/2" line at base, continuing 1" onto underside, a 3 1/2" diagonal line from rim, and a 3/4" line from rim.
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