Lot #: 42
Price Realized: $390.00
($325 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: The American ceramics market frequently changes, often dramatically. 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 Jar with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Inscribed "AG," Austin Graves, OH origin, mid 19th century, ovoid jar with flared collar, brush-decorated with the initials, "AG," below a freehand "2," flanked by a willow tree and flower. Reverse with additional stylized floral motif. The "AG" on this jar refers to the name, Austin Graves, based on the survival of a related jar bearing these initials and that name incised in full. Several shallow rim chips. A 3" vertical line at base, continuing across underside and 2" up reverse. Some typical firing flaws to surface. H 11 3/4".
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
Extremely Rare and Monumental JOBBERS OF AKRON STONEWARE Jug w/ Decatur, IL Advertising
Exceptional Miniature Stoneware Churn w/ Detailed Incised Bird, Inscribed "Mary"
Monumental 8-Gal. Ohio Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Incised Federal Eagle Design
Outstanding Seven-Gallon FOWLER'S. / Peach Brandy / 1856 Double-Handled Jug
Monumental 50-Gallon Midwestern Stoneware Cooler w/ Bust of George Washington
Extremely Rare and Important "OHIO" Stoneware Inkstand Dated "1829"
Exceedingly Rare and Important Twenty-Gallon Stoneware Face Water Cooler
