Lot #: 152
Price Realized: $885.00
($750 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.
Four-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO'," PA origin, circa 1850-1880, ovoid jar with semi-rounded and extruded lug handles, decorated on the front and reverse with a hanging spotted tulip motif, applied over slip-coated clay. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Impressed with John Bell maker's mark under one handle. As-made condition. Jar was misshapen during the firing and includes in-the-firing contact marks to surface.
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