Lot #: 286
Price Realized: $1,062.00
($900 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.
Ten-Gallon Stoneware Jar, Stenciled "WILLIAMS / & / REPPERT. / GREENSBORO. / PA.," circa 1885, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and lug handles, the midsection featuring Williams & Reppert maker's stenciling accented with stenciled vining and two freehand flourishes. Shoulder and base decorated with straight and wavy freehand stripes. Base further decorated with a freehand "10" flanked by flourishes. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Desirable size and good color. Excellent condition with a thin crack to one handle terminal. Rim of jar is somewhat out-of-round. H 20 1/4".
Important Note: Due to its very large size, we are unable to ship this crock. If you will not be attending the auction in person, you can, of course, still bid on it, but you must make arrangements to come and pick it up or have someone else do so for you. Thanks very much!
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