Lot #: 492
Price Realized: $944.00
($800 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.
Group of Six Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Bottles, Northeastern U.S. origin, 19th century, all with cobalt-highlighted tops; one stamped "BF & CC HALEY / CALIFORNIA POP BEER / 1895;" one stamped "W-TOLEMAN;" one stamped "JONES WALTHAM / BOTTLE NOT SOLD / 1854;" one stamped "HANCOCK & MELVIN / BEER;" one stamped "MC.HEALE;" and one stamped "VINCENT & HATHAWAY." California Pop Beer bottle with some faint crazing to base area. Dated 1854 bottle with two chips to bottom edge of spout, some light surface, and a minor base nick. Vincent & Hathaway and MC.Heale bottle with some light surface wear. All in otherwise excellent condition. H (of California Pop Beer bottle) 9 1/2".
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