Lot #: 333
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.
One-and-a-Half-Gallon Stoneware Batter Pail with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "LEWIS JONES / PITTSTON PA," circa 1890, ovoid form with tubular pouring spout, wood-and-wire bail handle, and applied clay handle at base on reverse, decorated on the reverse with a large brushed floral motif featuring a graduated blossom. Cobalt highlights to base of spout, applied clay ears, maker's mark and capacity mark. Shallow chipping to tip of spout, a chip to handle at base on reverse, some drips of Albany slip glaze to reverse base area.
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