E S FOX ATHENS Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Bird Decoration, c1840

March 25, 2017 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 235

Price Realized: $649.00

($550 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)

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Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Stamped "E S FOX ATHENS", New York State origin, circa 1840, highly-ovoid jug with semi-squared spout decorated with a brushed design of a bird on stylized ground. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity mark, and lower handle terminal. In-the-firing residue to side of jug and reverse. An in-the-firing contact mark to opposite side of jug. A 1 3/4" hairline to spout on reverse. Spider line on underside, continuing 3 1/2" up base of jug. A minor in-the-firing chip to handle.