Lot #: 142
Price Realized: $354.00
($300 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 Four-Gallon Stoneware Water Cooler with Cobalt Foliate Decoration, Stamped "SMITH & DAY, / MANUFACTURERS, / NORWALK, CON.", circa 1843-1847, ovoid form with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and circular bunghole, decorated on the shoulder with a stylized, split-stemmed foliate motif. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals and surrounding bunghole. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Exceptional form. Provenance: From a recently-surfaced NC collection, purchased by the consignor decades ago. Missing one handle. Water glass staining to surface. A minor chip to interior of rim.
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