Lot #: 210
Price Realized: $862.50
($750 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 11 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.
One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Foliate Decoration, attributed to Stephen B. Sweeney, Henrico County, VA, mid 19th century, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, thin squared rim, and applied lug handles, decorated on the front and back with a brushed cobalt swag decoration. Excellent condition with a minor nick on top of rim and a recessed spot on one side.
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