Lot #: 75
Price Realized: $373.75
($325 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.
Scarce Large-Sized Redware Jar with Manganese Tulip Decoration, Stamped "JOHN W. BELL / Waynesboro, Pa.," circa 1875, approximately three-gallon ovoid jar with heavily-tooled shoulder and semi-squared rim, decorated around the shoulder with a series of large Bell-style tulips applied in a rust-colored lead and manganese glaze. Similar glaze on interior. Incised "30" on underside. 6" crack from rim on front with small nick out of base of rim. 1 1/8" flake to rim, and a few other minor rim nicks. H 11 1/2".
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