Lot #: 61
Price Realized: $413.00
($350 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 Pitcher with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX. / HARRISBURG .PA," circa 1865, ovoid pitcher with tooled shoulder and semi-rounded rim, decorated with two tulips conjoined at the stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and handle terminals. Amateur restoration to handle. A 6 1/2" Y-shaped line from rim on reverse, emanating from a filled 1 1/4" x 1" flake to rim. Some faint surface crazing to right side of pitcher. Some small spots of fry to cobalt. Light staining. Two minor nicks to spout area.
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