Lot #: 244
Price Realized: $180.00
($150 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 4 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.
Scarce One-Gallon Glazed Redware Jar, Stamped "S. BELL & SON. / STRASBURG," VA origin, circa 1890, ovoid jar with squared rim, the lead-glazed surface decorated with splashed manganese over a mottled orange. Impressed with S. Bell & Sons maker's mark at shoulder. The orange-and-brown color scheme of this jar is significantly rarer than the three-color multi-glaze commonly seen by this maker. Tight cracks to one side of jar. Area of exfoliation to underside. A shallow chip to inner edge of rim. Wear to edges of rim. Some light surface wear and minor exfoliation to base area.
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