Lot #: 290
Price Realized: $373.75
($325 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.
Scarce Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Canning Jar, Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO'", PA origin, circa 1850-1880, cylindrical jug with rounded shoulder, wide mouth, and applied strap handle, the shoulder and handle decorated with cobalt sponging over whitish slip. Impressed with John Bell maker's mark at shoulder. A rim chip and a few minor rim nicks, one of which is glazed over. H 8 1/2".
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