Lot #: 80
Price Realized: $431.25
($375 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.
Rare One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Coggled Fish Decoration, Impressed "RUM," attributed to the Morgan / Van Wickle Pottery, Old Bridge, NJ, early 19th century, ovoid jug with tooled shoulder and heavily-reeded neck, the shoulder decorated with a coggled and cobalt-highlighted design of fish and berries. Impressed "RUM" below spout, in large letters with brushed cobalt highlight. Examples bearing both the coggled fish design and liquor name are unusual. Professionally-restored handle. Minor base chip. Small, shallow chip to edge on underside.
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