Lot #: 462
Price Realized: $1,080.00
($900 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.
Fine One-Gallon Stoneware Batter Pail with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "SIPE, NICHOLS & CO. / Williamsport, Pa.," circa 1875, ovoid form with tubular pouring spout, handle at base on reverse, and wood-and-wire bail handle, decorated on the reverse with a large brushed design of a stem bearing large leaves and a graduated flower blossom. Additional floral motif to front along with brushwork at the base of the spout. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, applied clay ears, and handles at base on reverse. Large chip to top of spout and chipping to sides and bottom of spout. H 8 3/4".
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