Lot #: 355
Price Realized: $531.00
($450 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 Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "HUMISTON & / CUMMINGS / S. AMBOY. NJ", second quarter 19th century, ovoid jug with tapered spout, decorated with a brushed design of a tulip emanating from a leafy stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, purchased by the consignor decades ago. A thin 4" vertical crack at base on reverse, continuing a short distance onto underside. An approximately 1 1/4" in-the-firing line to base on reverse. A minor in-the-firing separation below lower handle terminal. A 1/2" in-the-firing iron ping to base on side of jug. A small amount of paint(?) residue to reverse. Handle with two minor chips and light wear. A tiny nick to reverse side of spout. Faintness to "S. AMBOY. NJ" portion of maker's mark.
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