Lot #: 85
Price Realized: $1,020.00
($850 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, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG," PA origin, circa 1865, ovoid pitcher with tall collar and tapered rim molding, decorated with a horizontally-brushed design of a tulip. Brushed "X" to spout. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and handle terminals. A tight Y-shaped crack on underside, forming a 2 5/8" tall Y on left side of pitcher, a 1" T at base on front of pitcher, and a 1 1/4" line at base on right side of pitcher. A 3" hairline to left side of spout. Two small spout chips. A very minor, glazed-over rim chip. H 11 1/2".
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