Lot #: 375
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.
Unusual Slip-Decorated Stoneware Shoulder Jug, Midwestern origin, late 19th century, approximately half-gallon shoulder jug, decorated with a large brushed block of cobalt to the front and heavy cobalt drips and sponging to the sides and reverse. Shoulder dipped in amber-colored Albany slip overlain with cobalt sponging. Entire surface covered in a clear salt glaze. An in-the-firing, narrow 2 1/2" flake to bottom edge. Otherwise excellent condition. H 8 1/2".
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