Lot #: 64
Price Realized: $570.00
($475 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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "WM. MOYER / HARRISBURG. PA," circa 1858-1861, ovoid jug with semi-rounded spout, decorated with two tulips with large stamens emanating from a leafy stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals. A 5 1/2" vertical line on reverse, including a tiny surface chip. A small surface flake below decoration. Light surface crazing to right of decoration. Minor base wear. Some in-the-firing iron pings to surface. H 14 1/2".
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