Lot #: 223
Price Realized: $201.25
($175 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.
Scarce Half-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Swag Decoration, Stamped "SOLOMON BELL / STRASBURG / Va," circa 1870, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and semi-squared rim, decorated with a large brushed opposing swag design on the front and back. This decoration is typical of Bell's work, but rare on a jar this small. Y-shaped hairline on underside, one of which extends onto base 1". 1/2" contact mark near base on one side. H 8 1/4".
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