Lot #: 480
Price Realized: $201.25
($175 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 One-Gallon Stoneware Jars with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "BROWN & BROS / HUNTINGTON. L.I", New York State origin, circa 1863-1870, both of ovoid form with tooled shoulders and applied lug handles, each decorated with a brushed tulip above a series of swags. Cobalt highlights to maker's marks. Provenance: Donald Matties Collection. One with large restored body flake on reverse, some restoration to handle, and a 2" restored area to rim. Other with restored crack from rim on reverse, an unrestored crack from rim on front, some restoration to base, and a raised bottom, which keeps the jar from sitting flat.
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