Lot #: 173
Price Realized: $413.00
($350 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.
One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG", PA origin, circa 1865, ovoid jug with semi-rounded spout, decorated with a large brushed design of a spitting tulip emanating from a leafy stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and handle terminals. Tight crazing to base on reverse, probably in-the-firing. A 1 1/2" glazed-over, in-the-firing line to left of upper handle terminal. A 1 1/4" glazed-over, in-the-firing line to lower handle terminal.
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