Lot #: 101
Price Realized: $1,092.50
($950 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.
Fine Three-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON VT", circa 1855, semi-ovoid jug with squared spout, decorated with a large, intricately-slip-trailed design featuring oval-shaped blossoms emanating from a central stem with leaves. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. A 2 1/4" inverted Y-shaped line from spout on reverse. A 2 1/4" surface line to shoulder. Two spout chips. Minor chipping to interior of spout. A 2" x 1 1/8" flake to underside at edge with a very faint 1 1/4" line extending from it. A 1 1/8" line to base of handle.
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