Lot #: 287
Price Realized: $143.75
($125 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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.
Two Pieces of Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, American, 19th century, a one-gallon jug with cobalt leaf decoration, stamped "E. & L.P. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT," circa 1870; paired with a one-gallon ovoid jar with brushed cobalt tulip, Ohio origin, mid 19th century. Norton jug with restoration to U-shaped crack at base, including some minor touch-up to left side of leaf and stem of leaf, minor spout nicks, and a 3" faint horizontal line at base on reverse. Jar with one rim chip, otherwise excellent condition.
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