Lot #: 370
Price Realized: $287.50
($250 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 11 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.
Half-Gallon Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Floral Decoration, attributed to Richard C. Remmey, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1880, ovoid pitcher with footed base, tooled midsection, and semi-rounded rim molding, the front decorated with a finely-brushed tulip underscored by a stripe. Collar decorated with brushed cobalt swags. 4 3/4" and 3" restored sections flanking spout, presumably covering cracks. Some additional painted touch-up and/or restoration to spout. Heavy restoration to base, including touch-up to cobalt stripe at base. Restoration to crack in base of handle.
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