Lot #: 41
Price Realized: $885.00
($750 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 Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Cooler with Galion, OH Advertising, Ohio origin, late 19th or early 20th century, ovoid form with tall collar, semi-rounded rim, and applied circular bunghole on side, the surface covered in Bristol slip and cobalt-decorated with the freehand inscription, " 'SURE SHOT' / WHOLESALE DEALER / SMOKE / CIGARS / C. RIESTER and Co / GALION, O.". Base of collar surrounded by a freehand stripes.Excellent form and desirable tobacciana advertising. Excellent condition with a small chip and tiny nick to inner edge of bunghole. H 11 1/2".
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