Lot #: 374
Price Realized: $1,207.50
($1,050 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.
Rare and Fine Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Large Cobalt Bird on Stump, Stamped "ALBANY. NY," third quarter 19th century, semi-ovoid jug with rounded shoulder and semi-rounded spout, the front decorated with a finely slip-trailed design of a long-tailed bird with heavily-detailed wing and breast, standing atop a tree stump. Slip-trailed "2" above. Scarce maker's mark and strong decoration. Excellent condition with a minor spout chip and a chip to side of handle.
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