Lot #: 153A
Price Realized: $360.00
($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-and-a-Half-Gallon Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Southeastern PA origin, circa 1855, ovoid pitcher with footed base and heavily-tooled collar, decorated around the midsection with a brushed swag and hanging flower motif. Floral decoration to collar and freehand dashes along spout. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Excellent condition with a shallow chip to edge of spout and a 1 1/8" salt drip to far left side of pitcher's front.
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