Lot #: 347
Price Realized: $390.00
($325 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
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Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Large Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "J. NORTON & CO: / BENNINGTON VT.," circa 1860, semi-ovoid jar with applied lug handles and semi-rounded rim, decorated with a large slip-trailed floral spray embellished with curved and dotted trails. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Some light exfoliation to base area. Rim chips. Chipping and wear around inner rim for lid. A 6 1/4" crack from rim on reverse. A chip and a short horizontal crack to proper right handle. A small chip and minor nick to proper left handle. Staining to shoulder area. H 12".
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