Lot #: 86
Price Realized: $708.00
($600 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 with Impressed Floral Decoration, Stonington, CT origin, early 19th century, ovoid jug with footed base, tooled shoulder, and heavily-tooled spout, decorated with an impressed and cobalt-highlighted design of a flower with scallop-edge leaves. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, purchased by the consignor decades ago. Excellent condition with minor spout wear, small base chips, and some staining.
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