Lot #: 262
Price Realized: $570.00
($475 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.
Two-Gallon Pittsburgh, PA Stoneware Advertising Jug, Western PA origin, circa 1875, ovoid jug with tooled shoulder, featuring the stenciled cobalt advertising, J.J. SPECK & CO. / DISTILLERS / AND / WHOLESALE / LIQUOR DEALERS. / 143 & 146 WATER ST. & / 188 & 190 FIRST AVE / PITTSBURGH. PA." Shoulder with freehand vining. Base with freehand "2" flanked by dashes, underscored by a stripe. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Spout chips. Small chips to raised molding at base of spout. Some light staining.
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