Lot #: 385
Price Realized: $960.00
($800 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 2 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.
Large Glazed Redware Jug with Elaborate "Make-Do" Handles, New England origin, probably NH, second quarter 19th century, cylindrical jug with tooled shoulder and tapered spout molding, its lead-glazed surface featuring mottled green coloration to orange spotting and red crawling. Unusually elaborate 19th century "make-do" copper handles with scrolled ends at shoulder and base. A 1 1/4" loss to reverse end of spout. Minor spout nicks. Water glass staining to surface. Two minor in-the-firing iron pings to surface. H (to top of handle) 13".
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