Fine 16 Gal. R. T. WILLIAMS / NEW GENEVA, PA Stoneware Jar

Spring 2021 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 335

Price Realized: $2,040.00

($1,700 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.

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Exceptional Sixteen-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar, Stenciled "R.T. WILLIAMS / NEW GENEVA, PA," circa 1880, large-sized, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, featuring a highly unusual zig-zagging freehand band between freehand stripes. R.T. Williams maker's stenciling below, flanked by stenciled tulips and graduated freehand dashes. Base inscribed with a freehand "16," flanked by additional graduated dashes. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. The first Western Pennsylvania piece decorated in this manner that we have offered. Excellent condition with three small chips to shoulder molding on front, a small chip to one handle, and some minor surface wear. H 23 1/2".

Special Note: Due to this object's large size, we are unable to ship it using our normal in-house shipping service. It must either be picked up by the high bidder, or special arrangements must be made by the high bidder for pick up and / or shipping by a third party. If you have any questions, please contact us; we are certainly able to recommend options for third party shippers ahead of time that you can contact for a quote.




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