Lot #: 10
Price Realized: $287.50
($250 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 14 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. 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.
Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "CLARK & LUNDY / TROY," New York State origin, circa 1825-1826, highly ovoid jug with rounded spout and heavily-ribbed handle, decorated with a brushed cobalt flower extending from a leafy stem. The short-lived partnership of John Clark and William Lundy existed from June 28, 1825 to March 27, 1826. Heavy chipping to spout. Contact marks on front. 5/8" in-the-firing stone ping on reverse. Small C-shaped line to right of decoration. H 13 1/4".
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