Lot #: 591
Price Realized: $354.00
($300 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 6 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 Pieces of Stoneware, Western PA origin, second half 19th century, a three-gallon ovoid jug dipped in cream-colored slip and decorated with a brushed vine bearing two tulips, stamped "KELIN & HARBAUGH", Beaver, PA, circa 1870; with a five-gallon stoneware jar with stenciled "5" and maker's mark, "ENTERPRISE / POTTERY CO. / NEW BRIGHTON / PA". Provenance: Collection of Harry Meyer, McDonald, PA. Jug in Excellent condition with light wear to side of spout and two very minor base chips, one of which is glazed-over. Jar with significant exfoliation to left side and reverse, as well as light wear to right handle.
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