Lot #: 383
Price Realized: $330.00
($275 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.
Two Pieces of Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, NJ origin, second half 19th century, a rare cobalt-highlighted mug, stamped "COMPLIMENTS / OF / MRS. G. LUTZ'S / SALOON," attributed to the Wingender Pottery, Haddonfield, NJ, circa 1900; paired with a half-gallon pitcher with cobalt tulip decoration, attributed to A.J. Buttler, New Brunswick, NJ, circa 1860. Mug in very nice condition with three rim nicks. Pitcher with small chips throughout rim, a salt drip to base on reverse, a long surface line to underside (not visible on interior), and a thin Y-shaped crack to spout area (although it appears no pieces are reglued). H (of mug) 4 5/8" ; H (of pitcher) 9 1/8".
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