Lot #: 157
Price Realized: $147.50
($125 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 5 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.
Small Uniontown, PA Stoneware Advertising Jar, American, early 20th century, cylindrical jar with semi-squared rim and Bristol-slip-glazed surface, the midsection featuring the black advertising, "Churngold / 'O.K.' / The Gold & Silver / IN FANCY BUTTERINE / NESBIT & BOLLEN, Inc. SOLE DISTRS. / PITTSBURGH, WEST. PENNA. / 'PATENTED JUNE 2, 1814' / FOR SALE & RECOMMENDED BY / FRANK RANKIN / 34 No. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, Pa.". Blue-and-white banding to shoulder and base. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with some light staining. H 6 3/8".
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