Lot #: 291
Price Realized: $450.00
($375 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
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Four-Gallon Stoneware Water Cooler with Cobalt Crossed Leaf Decoration, Stamped "F.B. NORTON & CO. / WORCESTER, MASS.," circa 1858-1877, keg-form cooler with circular bunghole and incised banding, brush-decorated with crossed leaves flanking a spiraling line motif. Cobalt highlights to banding, maker's mark, capacity mark, and surrounding bunghole. Excellent condition with two minor chips to interior of spout. H 13 1/2".
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