Lot #: 274
Price Realized: $840.00
($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.
Rare Glazed Stoneware Jug, Stamped "A. STATES," Stonington, CT, first quarter 19th century, ovoid jug with footed base and tooled spout, the surface covered in a light-brown Albany slip glaze under a light salt glaze. Shoulder impressed with the maker's mark of Adam States, Jr. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. A very tight spider crack to left side of jug's front. A tiny spout chip and minor spout wear. Some traces of old silver paint to surface. H 10".
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