Lot #: 88
Price Realized: $201.25
($175 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.
Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "ORCUTT. HUMISTON & CO / TROY", New York State origin, circa 1828-1829, highly-ovoid jug with tooled spout and heavily-ribbed handle, decorated with a large brushed tulip with looping stem. Brushed cobalt highlights to maker's mark. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with an in-the-firing chip / contact mark to reverse.
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