Lot #: 232
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-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar, Stenciled "Superior", attributed to A.P. Donaghho, Parkersburg, WV, circa 1880, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and semi-rounded rim, featuring the stenciled inscription, "Superior", within a banner. Stenciled below with the number 2" with a sunburst border, flanked by stars. An in-the-firing piece of clay adhered to side. Two in-the-firing chips / contact marks to surface. A shallow rim chip.
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
Very Rare J. MILLER / WHEELING, VA 1831 Stoneware Jar
Rare Small-Sized attrib. A.P. Donaghho, Parkersburg, WV Stoneware Pitcher w/ Elaborate Decoration
Rare New Haven, West Virginia Stoneware Advertising Canning Jar
Fine BOYERS & HARDEN / PALATINE, W. VA Stoneware Pitcher w/ Stencilled and Freehand Decoration
Fine A.P. Donaghho / Parkersburg, WV Stoneware Pitcher w/ Misspelled Name and Elaborate Decoration
Outstanding Small-Sized Parkersburg, WV Stoneware Presentation Jar, attrib. Donaghho
Monumental 12 Gal. Western PA Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Elaborate Floral Decoration
