Rare and Fine Four-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Vertical Stripe Decoration, Greensboro, PA origin, circa 1860.

November 2, 2013 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 424

Price Realized: $4,600.00

($4,000 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.

Auction Highlight:  November 2, 2013 Auction | Western PA Stoneware

November 2, 2013 Auction Catalog

◀︎ Back to Catalog

▶ Login

Rare and Fine Four-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Vertical Stripe Decoration, Greensboro, PA origin, circa 1860, cylindrical jar with heavily-tooled midsection, ribbed lug handles, and thin semi-rounded rim, the entire front heavily-decorated with seven vertical wavy stripes of cobalt. Shoulder with additional horizontal stripe. Base with cobalt script "4". A boldly-decorated example with excellent color, featuring highly unusual and visually-striking vertical striping. Excellent, essentially as-made condition.

Rare and Fine Four-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Vertical Stripe Decoration, Greensboro, PA origin, circa 1860.Rare and Fine Four-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Vertical Stripe Decoration, Greensboro, PA origin, circa 1860.Rare and Fine Four-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Vertical Stripe Decoration, Greensboro, PA origin, circa 1860.

Click images to enlarge.

©2025 Crocker Farm, Inc. | info@crockerfarm.com | (410) 472-2016