Lot #: 146
Price Realized: $402.50
($350 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.
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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