Lot #: 17
Price Realized: $600.00
($500 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.
Rare and Fine One-Gallon Open-Handled Stoneware Jar with Alkaline Glaze, Stamped "II," Pottersville Pottery, Edgefield District, SC, circa 1825, highly ovoid form with narrow opening, rounded rim, and applied strap handles, the surface covered in a light gray alkaline glaze. Impressed at base with a diagonally-oriented "II" mark. Outstanding form, reminiscent of a classical urn. A large restored flake to one side with some crazing emanating from it. A 4" spider crack on underside, extending 3" up base. A faint and tight, approximately 6" horizontal hairline to midsection above. Some typical light surface wear. H 9".
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