Lot #: 92
Price Realized: $1,560.00
($1,300 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.
One-Gallon Stoneware Batter Pail with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "SIPE, NICHOLS & CO. / Williamsport, Pa.," circa 1875, ovoid form with tubular pouring spout, handle at base on reverse, and wood-and-wire bail handle, decorated on the reverse, front, and sides with a total of three drooping floral motifs. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, ears, and handle at base on reverse. Small wreath-like brushwork at base of spout. Includes old wooden lid. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with a minor line to handle at base on reverse, a minor glazed-over dent at base on reverse, a minor line to spout, and a minor in-the-firing iron ping to reverse.
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