Lot #: 383
Price Realized: $540.00
($450 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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "W.H. FARRAR & CO. / GEDDES, NY," circa 1860, cylindrical jug with semi-rounded spout, decorated with a boldly-brushed tulip plant bearing three blossoms. Brushed "2" to shoulder. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 14".
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