Lot #: 379
Price Realized: $944.00
($800 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.
Exceptional Two-Gallon Iron-Decorated Stoneware Jug with Impressed Drape-and-Tassel Motif, Stamped "CHARLESTOWN", MA origin, early 19th century, ovoid jug with heavily-tooled spout and footed base, the shoulder impressed with a well-detailed design of three hanging tassels separated by two drapes. Top of jug and base with iron-oxide decoration. A small chip to side of spout. A 1" in-the-firing iron ping to side of handle. Some typical in-the-firing flaws.
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