Lot #: 148
Price Realized: $1,092.50
($950 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 14 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.
Lidded Stoneware Jar with Heavily-Sponged Decoration, Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO," circa 1860, straight-sided, salt-glazed jar with rounded shoulder and semi-squared rim, decorated around the shoulder with heavy cobalt sponging applied over slip-coated clay. Impressed "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO" on shoulder. Includes original salt-glazed stoneware lid. Jar is in near mint condition. Lid has two large chips to knob. H (incl. lid) 8 1/2".
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