Lot #: 480
Price Realized: $177.00
($150 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 5 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 Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, New York State origin, mid 19th century, a one-gallon ovoid jar with cobalt floral decoration, stamped "W.H. FARRAR & CO / GEDDES. N.Y," with a two-gallon jug with cobalt floral decoration, stamped "L.&B.G. CHACE / SOMERSET," MA origin. Farrar in very nice condition with a small chip to interior of rim, two minor chips to inner rim for lid, two small in-the-firing iron pings to surface, and a small glazed-over base chip. Chace jug with crazing to spout and shoulder area as well as a hairline extending from spout shoulder.
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