Lot #: 6
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 Six-Quart Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Floral Decoration and 1882 Date, Stamped "WEST TROY, / POTTERY.", New York State origin, 1882, squat-formed ovoid pitcher with tooled midsection and flared collar, the front decorated with a slip-trailed design of crossed flowers above the date "1882". Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. A difficult-to-find form for this maker. Very nice condition with a thin 2 3/4" vertical line at base on side of pitcher, extending approximately 1" onto underside and not visible on interior, and a horizontal line through handle.
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