Lot #: 390
Price Realized: $360.00
($300 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 Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jugs, Norton Family, Bennington, VT, circa 1855-1870, measuring two and three gallons, both of cylindrical form with slip-trailed floral sprays, the smaller stamped "E & L P NORTON / BENNINGTON VT," circa 1870, the larger stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON VT.," circa 1855. Smaller jug with a few surface flakes to shoulder area on reverse, a small spout chip, some residue to surface on front, and staining to reverse. Larger jug with staining to surface, an in-the-firing iron ping to reverse, and a small, glazed-over spout chip. H (of smaller) 14".
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