Lot #: 252
Price Realized: $316.25
($275 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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 Cobalt-Stenciled Stoneware Jugs, Western PA origin, circa 1875, a two-gallon jug, stenciled "R.A. McCABE & CO. / WHOLESALE / DRUGGISTS. / WHEELING, / W. VA." with stenciled and freehand cobalt decoration; paired with a half-gallon jug, stenciled "J. HAMILTON & CO. / GREENSBORO. / PA.". Larger jug with exfoliation to surface and underside, a 1" chip to front, chips to base of spout, some crazing to reverse, and light wear to spout. Hamilton jug with broken and reglued handle, a 1" area of shallow chipping to base, a glazed-over ping to front, and a small piece of clay adhered to spout.
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