Lot #: 177
Price Realized: $172.50
($150 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 8 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 Bird-Decorated Stoneware, Northeastern U.S. origin, third quarter 19th century, a two-gallon jug with cobalt bird decoration, stamped "HAXSTUN & CO. / FORT EDWARD, N.Y.", paired with a one-gallon crock with cobalt bird decoration, stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT". Jug with extensive cracks to base. Crock with staining to surface as well as a diagonal crack extending from rim, through handle, and onto midsection on left side.
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