Lot #: 44
Price Realized: $780.00
($650 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: The American ceramics market frequently changes, often dramatically. 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.
Rare Miniature Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Jug, probably Rich Williams, Gowensville Area, Greenville County, SC, late 19th or early 20th century, tapering jug with tall, flaring spout and wide strap handle, the surface covered in a dark-olive alkaline glaze over reddish clay. This work was likely made by African-American potter, Rich Williams, based on the striking similarity of the glaze and clay to a number of signed canning jars by this potter that we have sold. Exceptional size. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 3 3/4".
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
Extremely Rare and Important Adam States (Manhattan) circa 1745 Miniature Stoneware Jug
Highly Important David Drake June 28, 1854 Stoneware Jug Inscribed "Lm says this handle will crack"
Exceptional M. & T. MILLER / NEWPORT, PA Stoneware Jug w/ Elaborate Bird and Floral Decoration
Extremely Rare and Monumental JOBBERS OF AKRON STONEWARE Jug w/ Decatur, IL Advertising
Important Stoneware Jug by Dave (August 17, 1852), Edgefield District, SC
