Lot #: 240
Price Realized: $1,265.00
($1,100 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.
Very Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Syrup Jug with Cobalt Double Bird Decoration, Stamped "FORT EDWARD POTTERY CO.," New York State origin, circa 1859, cylindrical jug with rounded shoulder and pinched pouring spout, the front decorated with a vibrant slip-trailed design of a two large birds perched on stylized branches. Birds detailed with long tails, crests, heavily-shaded wings, and swag-like detail to their bodies. Exceptional decoration, form, and color, together with a scarce, early Fort Edward mark. A particularly fine example from this prominent stoneware-producing city. Thin crack extending 5 1/2" from spout on reverse. Chips to top of pouring spout. A few additional minor rim chips. 5/8" chip to side of jug.
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