Lot #: 452
Price Realized: $420.00
($350 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 3 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 Pieces of Stoneware with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Stamped "S.B. BOSWORTH / HARTFORD," CT origin, circa 1880-1890, a two-gallon jug and three-gallon crock, both with brushed and slip-trailed design of a bird perched on the stem of a plant. Jug with fry to cobalt, restoration to surface, not affecting decoration, some exfoliation to underside, and a tiny nick to spout. Crock with light fry to cobalt, rim chips, staining and surface lines at base on reverse, and a Y-shaped line at base on reverse, continuing a short distance onto underside. H (of jug) 12 1/2".
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