Lot #: 296
Price Realized: $1,265.00
($1,100 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 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 Three-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Large Cobalt Cornucopia Decoration, Stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT.," circa 1855, cylindrical jug with squared spout, decorated with a large slip-trailed design of cornucopia brimming with large flowers, leaves, and looping vines. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. An outstanding decoration, particularly rare by this highly-regarded family of potters. The first example of Norton cornucopia decoration we have ever offered. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, recently found in the Northeastern U.S. Very nice condition with a small chip to left side of spout, a very minor, shallow chip to top of spout, and a 2 1/4" surface line to shoulder, possibly in-the-firing.
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