Lot #: 174
Price Realized: $402.50
($350 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.
Four-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Double-Bird Decoration, Stamped "J. NORTON & CO / BENNINGTON VT", circac 1860, cylindrical jug with semi-squared spout, decorated with boldly-slip-trailed design of two crossed birds perched on a stylized branch. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Jug is broken and reglued with the majority of the damage visible on the jug's right side. Sliver-shaped losses along cracks in spout and shoulder. An additional small hole along one crack line.
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