Lot #: 366
Price Realized: $1,140.00
($950 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.
Two-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar with Impressed Fish Motif, Stamped "BOSTON," Jonathan Fenton, Boston, MA, late 18th century, ovoid jar with footed base, heavily-tooled shoulder, and open loop handles, decorated on the front and reverse with an impressed and cobalt-highlighted design of a heavily-scaled fish. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity. An iconic, early Northeastern design. Both handles professionally restored. Restoration to both sides, not affecting decoration. Restored base chips. A small Y-shaped line below one fish. H 11 3/4".
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