Lot #: 85
Price Realized: $383.50
($325 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.
One-Gallon Stoneware Jug, Stamped "A. STATES", Adam States II, Stonington, CT origin, first quarter 19th century, ovoid jug with footed base, tooled spout, and ribbed handle, featuring cobalt highlights to the maker's mark and handle terminals. A few shallow spout chips, one of which is glazed over. Two small surface flakes to handle, probably in-the-firing. Base chips. Spout chips. Some light wear to handle. A minor in-the-firing surface chip to front. Some faint crazing to front.
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