Lot #: 371
Price Realized: $420.00
($350 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.
Three-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "J. KEISTER & CO. / STRASBURG, VA," circa 1870, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, squared rim, and ribbed lug handles, decorated on the front and reverse with a brushed swag and hanging flower motif. Impressed under one handle with J. Keister & Co. maker's mark and three-gallon capacity mark. Some light surface wear and a short, faint line on underside.
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