Rare Large-Sized Canning Jar w/ Federal Shield Decoration, att. Stephen H. Ward, West Brownsville, PA

October 22, 2016 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 251

Price Realized: $1,955.00

($1,700 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Rare and Fine Large-Sized Stoneware Canning Jar with Cobalt Freehand and Stenciled Shield Decoration, attributed to Stephen H. Ward, West Brownsville, PA, circa 1870, tapered jar with tooled shoulder and semi-squared wax sealer rim, decorated with an elaborate stenciled Federal shield motif flanked by freehand dashes. Decorated above with freehand stripes and dashes and at the base with a thick, wavy stripe. Excellent decoration and highly-desirable maker. Chips to exterior of rim. Heavy chipping to interior of rim. Heavy chipping to inner wax sealer rim. H 10 3/8".

Rare Large-Sized Canning Jar w/ Federal Shield Decoration, att. Stephen H. Ward, West Brownsville, PA

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