Lot #: 384
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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Stamped "J. NORTON & CO / BENNINGTON VT;" circa 1860, cylindrical jug with tapered spout, decorated with a bold, slip-trailed design of a crested bird perched on a branch. Cobalt accents to maker's mark and capacity mark. Restoration to base area on left side. Restored handle. A small spout chip. A small in-the-firing ping to right of bird. H 13 3/4".
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