Lot #: 575
Price Realized: $510.00
($425 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.
Three One-Gallon Cobalt-Decorate Stoneware Jugs, Norton Family, Bennington, VT, mid 19th century. one with slip-trailed "turnip" motif, stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON VT;" one with slip-trailed floral motif, stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON VT.;" and a one with slip-trailed floral motif, stamped "J. NORTON & CO / BENNINGTON, VT:." Shortest with a Y-shaped crack on underside, part of which extends up reverse, staining to base on reverse, and small chips to base. Middle-sized jug with staining. Largest with a large chip to underside at edge, spout chips, staining, crazing to base area, a small in-the-firing iron ping to front, and a short crack / minor chip to handle. H (of shortest) 11".
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