Lot #: 321
Price Realized: $450.00
($375 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 Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "HARRISBURG PA.," attributed to John Young, Harrisburg, PA, circa 1856-1858, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, flattened rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a boldly slip-trailed design of a flowering plant with cobalt-accented interiors to the blossoms. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Cobalt highlight to maker's mark. Desirable maker and size, exhibiting strong color. Excellent, essentially as-made condition.
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