Lot #: 150
Price Realized: $510.00
($425 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 Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Floral Decoration, attributed to Ralph J. Grier, Chester County, PA, circa 1880, ovoid pitcher with footed base, tooled collar, and semi-squared rim, decorated on the body with a brushed floral motif flanked by swags. Swag decoration to collar and dashes accenting the spout. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Base of handle with a horizontal crack including minor chipping. A small chip to handle. Minor staining. H 11".
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