Lot #: 346
Price Realized: $460.00
($400 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 12 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.
Rare Large-Sized Spongeware Milk Jug with Lid, probably Midwestern origin, late 19th century, approximately five-gallon jug with wide spout and applied handle, decorated with crudely-brushed cobalt stripes over a white ground, flanking heavily-sponged cobalt circles. Shoulder decorated with darker blue; rim and original stoneware lid decorated with lighter blue. Jug with some restoration to right side of spout, otherwise excellent condition. Reglued flake on top of lid. H (of jug including lid) 17 1/4".
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