Lot #: 467
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.
Rare Three-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped Four Times "NORTON & FENTON / East Bennington, Vt.", circa 1844-1847, squat-shaped jug with semi-squared spout, decorated with a brushed flowering vine design. Shoulder impressed with cobalt-highlighted maker's mark and capacity mark, above three additional "NORTON & FENTON / East Bennington, Vt." maker's marks. Excellent condition with some light staining, a minor nick to side of spout, light chipping to handle, and a chip and minuscule nick to underside of jug.
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