Lot #: 293
Price Realized: $480.00
($400 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.
Scarce Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, James River Valley of Virginia origin, circa 1830-1850, ovoid jug with tooled spout and footed base, decorated with a boldly-brushed floral motif distinctive to the James River Valley of Virginia. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Strong decoration and excellent color. Excellent condition with two adjacent chips to foot, measuring a total of 1 1/4", and an embedded stone near base. H 14".
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