Lot #: 344
Price Realized: $531.00
($450 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.
Rare Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Spittoon, Stamped "WM. MOYER / HARRISBURG. PA", circa 1858-1861, cylindrical form with flared, footed base, recessed top with central hole, and carved oval opening at shoulder, decorated on two sides with a leafy stem bearing a hanging tulip blossom. Impressed below rim with the cobalt-highlighted maker's mark of William Moyer. A scarce form in Harrisburg stoneware production, particularly rare for this short-lived operation. One side with surface wear to shoulder and flakes to decoration. Very light exfoliation to recessed top. A nick and minor chip to original hole in top center. A very faint Y-shaped line to recessed top. Some minor flakes and chips to foot. H 5" ; Diameter 9 5/8".
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