Lot #: 355
Price Realized: $1,200.00
($1,000 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-Gallon Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Floral Decoration, attributed to R.J. Grier, Chester County, PA origin, circa 1870, ovoid pitcher with footed base, tooled collar, and semi-rounded rim, decorated with a brushed, double-stemmed tulip motif. Swag decoration to collar and spout. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. A thin 3 1/4" crack from rim on side of pitcher. A restored 4" section to base on front. H 10 3/4".
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