Lot #: 526
Price Realized: $258.75
($225 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 8 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.
Four-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Incised Floral Decoration, Connecticut origin, early 19th century, ovoid jug with footed base and heavily-tooled spout, featuring an incised design of a tulip plant with large leaves, looping base, and impressed circular accents throughout. Haphazard cobalt highlight to decoration. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. A filled 2" x 1 1/4" chip to handle near lower terminal. A 2" crack on underside, continuing 8" up side of jug. A few small base chips, one of which is glazed over.
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