Lot #: 72
Price Realized: $767.00
($650 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.
Rare Small-Sized Glazed Redware Jar, New England origin, probably Maine, early to mid 19th century, cylindrical jar with rounded shoulder, narrow mouth, and delicately-formed rim; surface covered in an oatmeal-colored, lead-based glaze, accented with iron flecks throughout. Exceptional size, possibly used as a snuff jar or ink bottle. Provenance: A fresh-to-the-market example, from a recently-surfaced Northeastern U.S. collection assembled decades ago. Shallow chipping around rim. Small base chips. H 4".
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