Lot #: 120
Price Realized: $1,062.00
($900 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 7 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 Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Jar, Edgefield District, SC origin, circa 1845, ovoid jar with semi-rounded rim and large, arching tab handles, the surface covered in a mottled green alkaline glaze. Jar is very heavy for its size. Excellent condition with a minor handle chip.
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