Lot #: 360
Price Realized: $780.00
($650 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.
Three Pieces of Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, WV and Western PA origin, circa 1875-1880, a half-gallon jug, stenciled "J. BUSCH, Liquors / Parkersburg, W.Va.," attributed to A.P. Donaghho, Parkersburg, WV; a two-gallon cake crock, stenciled "HAMILTON & JONES. / GREENSBORO, PA;" and a two-gallon jug, stenciled "SHAEFER & DRIEHORST / WINES / LIQUORS / 1428 S MAIN ST. / WHEELING W. VA." Busch jug in excellent condition with some small in-the-firing flaws, staining, and the number "92" in black marker on underside. Cake crock in excellent condition with some traces of old white paint. Wheeling jug with restored handle and restoration to sides of jug, not affecting stenciling.
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