Lot #: 332
Price Realized: $2,880.00
($2,400 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 3 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.
Rare Half-Gallon Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Floral Decoration, attributed to G. & A. Black, Somerfield, PA, circa 1855, ovoid pitcher with tooled collar, decorated with a brushed stem bearing graduated leaves and three flower blossoms. Cobalt dash decoration to collar and swag decoration to spout. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark. Desirable size and classic Black family decoration on a rarely-seen form from this pottery. One spout chip. A glazed-over chip to top of rim. Two minor contact marks to body and a minor surface chip (contact mark) to handle. H 8 5/8".
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