Lot #: 247
Price Realized: $720.00
($600 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.
Scarce One-Gallon Cincinnati, Ohio Stenciled Stoneware Pitcher, fourth quarter 19th century, ovoid pitcher with tall flaring collar, decorated with stenciled cobalt inscription "JAS. BENJAMIN, / WHOLESALE / STONEWARE / DEPOT / No. 14 WATER ST. / CINCINNATI, O." Unusual form for this maker. Old paint mostly removed from surface. (This paint was not used to enhance the cobalt.) A few chips to interior of spout area. Otherwise excellent condition.
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