America's Premier Auction of Stoneware & Redware Pottery ... Now Featuring Antiques & Decorative Arts
March 3, 2012 Auction Catalog
HOW TO BID
Click here for info on all of our various bidding methods.
NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS
Click here for a FREE pre-auction evaluation of your pieces!
Click here for more consignment info.
AUCTION INFO
Next Auctions:
•June 9. Antiques & Decorative Arts.
(More Info)
•July 21. Stoneware & Redware.
(More Info)
•Sept. The Maryland Sale. (More Info)
Location: Our historic gallery.
15900 York Rd, Sparks, MD 21152. (Directions.)
Rare Uniontown, PA Three-Gallon Stoneware People Jug
March 3, 2012 Stoneware Auction
Lot #: 242Price Realized: $8,625.00 (Price includes 15% buyer's premium).
Rare and Fine Three-Gallon Stoneware People Crock with Woman and Walking Stick Decoration, attributed to Norval Greenland, Uniontown, PA origin, circa 1860-1870, cylindrical jug with rounded shoulder and rounded spout accented with an incised line, the side of the jug featuring a large and finely-brushed cobalt design of a woman with laced collar and apron, grasping a walking stick. Woman is flanked by two trees featuring sponge-decorated foliage. Additional arched cobalt sponging above. Impressed "3" below spout. Excellent decoration and superb color. The jug form is unusual for people decorations. Two tight, in-the-firing hairlines at base on reverse, continuing onto underside. An in-the-firing chip near base. H 16".
Click images to enlarge.
Bidding is now closed.