Three-Gallon COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA Stoneware Jar w/ Cobalt Bird-and-Floral Design

Fall 2024 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 166

Estimate: $500-$700.A Note About Estimates

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Three-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Bird-and-Floral Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA," circa 1865, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, semi-squared rim, and applied lug handles, brush-decorated with a bird perched on a leafy branch with hanging blossom composed of a series of graduated spots. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals. A 6 1/2" crack ascending base on front. This crack continues onto underside, forming a 1" hairline at base on proper right side of jar. A few rim chips. Some light wear to interior of rim. A minor nick to proper left handle. Staining to surface. H 11 3/4".

Three-Gallon COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA Stoneware Jar w/ Cobalt Bird-and-Floral DesignThree-Gallon COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA Stoneware Jar w/ Cobalt Bird-and-Floral DesignThree-Gallon COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA Stoneware Jar w/ Cobalt Bird-and-Floral DesignThree-Gallon COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA Stoneware Jar w/ Cobalt Bird-and-Floral Design

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