Lot #: 287
Price Realized: $236.00
($200 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 Sistersville, W. VA Advertising, Western PA origin, circa 1875, semi-ovoid jug with tooled spout, featuring the stenciled cobalt advertising, " PIERPOINT & McCORMICK, / DRY GOODS, / GROCERIES AND / NOTIONS. / SISTERSVILLE / W. VA.". Missing handle. A 1 1/8" in-the-firing spout chip and two other smaller, post-firing spout chips. Tight spider cracks to shoulder area and right side of jug.
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
Rare David Drake Four-Gallon Stoneware Jug, "June 13, 1855 / Dave / Lm"
Exceptional M. & T. MILLER / NEWPORT, PA Stoneware Jug w/ Elaborate Bird and Floral Decoration
Extremely Rare and Important HARRISBURG, PA Stoneware Rooster Jug, John Young, 1856-58
Extremely Rare and Important Adam States (Manhattan) circa 1745 Miniature Stoneware Jug
Very Important "Dave" Stoneware Jug, Horse Creek Valley or Pottersville, Edgefield, SC, c1825-35
