Lot #: 146
Price Realized: $402.50
($350 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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Cream Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "J & E NORTON. / BENNINGTON VT.," circa 1855, ovoid jar with semi-squared rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a slip-trailed plant featuring circular blossoms and curled stems. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Excellent condition with streaked staining and a minuscule nick to one handle.
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