Lot #: 522
Price Realized: $450.00
($375 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.
Rare Miniature Stoneware Grand Army of the Republic Presentation Jar, probably Norwalk, CT origin, Dated 1883, squat-shaped jar with Albany-slip-glazed surface, incised with the inscription, "Camp Fire Buckingham Post No 12 / Nov 21st 1883." Underside incised "Ed Northrop" above other indecipherable writing. The "Camp Fire Buckingham Post" of the G.A.R. was located in Norwalk, CT, indicating this jar was likely made in that city. Excellent condition with traces of old blue paint to surface. H 2 5/8".
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