Lot #: 309
Price Realized: $270.00
($225 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 4 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 Stoneware Pedestal-Base Water Cooler with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Western PA origin, circa 1865, ovoid form with squared bunghole, ribbed lug handles, and a flared pedestal base; decorated on the front with an undulating vine, along with cobalt highlights to the bunghole, handle terminals, and capacity mark. Fully restored pedestal base, including painted decoration to base. Additional area of restoration to base/side of cooler itself. Some painted restoration to bunghole.
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