Lot #: 252
Price Realized: $1,003.00
($850 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 7 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.
Fine Six-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO'", PA origin, circa 1850-1880, large-sized, ovoid jar with semi-rounded rim and heavily-ribbed, extruded handles, decorated on the front and reverse with two large boldly-brushed tulips with spotted ends. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Impressed at shoulder with John Bell maker's mark above an incised "6". Exceptional size with strong decoration in the classic John Bell style. Jar with a thin, partially restored crack, extending around much of base. A 3 3/4" hairline from rim. A few small chips to interior of rim. H 14".
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