Lot #: 402
Price Realized: $590.00
($500 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.
Two Pieces of New England Pottery, mid 19th century, a cylindrical redware jug with tapered spout and tannish lead glaze with iron flecking; paired with a rare salt-gazed stoneware oyster jar, stamped "SMITH & DAY, / MANUFACTURERS, / NORWALK, CON.". Jug with some surface wear and a small chip to underside at edge. Jar with small rim chips, a glazed-over base chip, and two minor base nicks. H (of jug) 7".
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