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.
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