Lot #: 374
Price Realized: $1,200.00
($1,000 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 2 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-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Impressed Floral Decoration, attributed to Jonathan Fenton, Boston, MA, late 18th century, finely-potted jar with footed base, open loop handles, and heavy tooling to rim and shoulder, decorated with an impressed floral design on the front and reverse. Cobalt highlights to impressed decoration and handle terminals. Thin cracks and crazing throughout. One wider crack to underside, extending several inches up side of jar below handle. A 5/8" rim chip. H 12 1/4".
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