Lot #: 89
Price Realized: $120.00
($100 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 Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "LEWIS & GARDINER / HUNTINGTON. L I", New York State origin, circa 1827-1829, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and applied lug handles, decorated on the reverse with a stylized floral motif. Maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals highlighted in cobalt. Two cracks from rim on reverse, measuring 6" and 6 1/2". A 1 1/2" surface line to right side of jar's front. A 1" shallow flake to top of rim. A large in-the-firing contact mark to lower right side of jar's front. A short line to base.
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