Lot #: 68
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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Impressed Decoration, Stamped "COMMERAWS", Thomas Commeraw, Corlears Hook, Manhattan, NY, early 19th century, ovoid jug with footed base and heavily-tooled spout, the shoulder decorated with an impressed and cobalt-highlighted drape-and-tassel motif resembling clam shells. Cobalt-highlighted maker's mark, "COMMERAWS", below decoration. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, purchased by the consignor decades ago. Heavy chipping to base. Otherwise excellent condition.
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