Alkaline-Glazed Southern Stoneware Jug Inscribed HJM BB, second half 19th century
Winter 2025 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection
Lot #: 101
Estimate: $200-$300.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $50.
Lot #: 101
Estimate: $200-$300.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $50.
An estimate is an expected selling price for an item at auction. The price ranges for each lot are considered conservative in value, and are listed as a courtesy to our bidders to give them an idea of how much they may be expected to pay to win the item. It is entirely possible for an item to sell for less or more than the given estimate.
×Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Jug, Inscribed "HJM BB," Southern U.S. origin, second half 19th century, ovoid jug with heavily-tooled spout, the surface covered in a matte-to-glossy olive alkaline glaze. Shoulder incised with the initials, "HJM BB" prior to firing. Jug was originally made with a handle. The handle was broken prior to firing with the damaged area smoothed over and glazed. Shallow chipping to base. An approximately 2 1/2" T-shaped line to shoulder area. H 11 3/4".