Lot #: 281
Price Realized: $420.00
($350 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 2 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.
One-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Butter Crock, Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO'," PA origin, circa 1850-1880, cylindrical crock with footed base, squared rim, and extruded lug handles, decorated with brushed swag motifs on the front and reverse, applied over slip-coated clay. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. A top-to-bottom crack from rim on one side. A hairline extending across underside and 2 1/2" up base. Water glass staining to interior. H 6" ; Diam. 9 3/8".
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