Lot #: 298
Price Realized: $258.75
($225 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 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.
One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Stenciled Cobalt Shield Decoration, Stenciled "J. HAMILTON & CO. / GREENSBORO, PA.," circa 1875, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and semi-rounded rim, decorated with a large stenciled Federal shield and banner surrounding James Hamilton maker's stenciling, flanked by two stenciled daisies. 1" in-the-firing surface line from rim on reverse, not visible on interior. Small glazed-over ping to left side of jar. Later black crayon writing on underside.
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