Lot #: 416
Price Realized: $270.00
($225 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 Pieces of Stoneware with Cobalt Star Decorations, both probably Manhattan, NY origin, late 18th or early 19th century, a two-gallon highly-ovoid jug with tooled and cobalt-banded spout, decorated with a large brushed star flanked by two X's, probably Manhattan origin, probably late 18th century; paired with a one-gallon ovoid jar with open handles and brushed star motif on front and reverse, attributed to Clarkson Crolius, Sr., Manhattan, NY. Jug with cracks in underside, extending partway up front of jug, including two filled base chips. Additionally, an in-the-firing contact mark near base and a filled section to spout and handle. Jar with large cracks from rim, including a 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" reglued section, an unglazed area to base, and a base chip. H (of jug) 12 1/2"'.
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