Lot #: 171
Price Realized: $944.00
($800 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.
Scarce One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Cherries Decoration, Stamped "F.H. COWDEN / HARRISBURG", PA origin circa 1875, ovoid jug with tooled spout, decorated with a brushed design of a cluster of cherries and a flower emanating from a leafy branch. Cobalt highlights to capacity mark and handle terminals. An unusual design for this maker, which typically produced stoneware with stenciled motifs. Provenance: From a recently-surfaced collection of Cowden & Wilcox stoneware. Excellent condition with a base chip and a small in-the-firing iron ping, both on reverse.
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