Lot #: 162
Price Realized: $2,415.00
($2,100 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.
Rare One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "SUGAR VALLEY / PA.", John Gerstung, Clinton County, PA, circa 1875, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and flattened rim, decorated with a stylized design of brushed flowers emanating from a leafy stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. An elusive and desirable Central Pennsylvania maker's mark. Excellent, essentially as-made condition.
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