Fine COMMERAW'S / STONEWARE Jar w/ Impressed Decoration, New York City, early 19th century

Summer 2026 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 17

Price Realized: $13,200.00

($11,000 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Fine One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Impressed Decoration, Stamped "COMMERAWS / STONEWARE," Thomas W. Commeraw, Corlears Hook, Manhattan, NY, early 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base, tooled shoulder, slightly-flared rim, and open loop handles, decorated with an impressed and cobalt-highlighted drape-and-tassel motif on the front and reverse. Impressed on opposing sides with the cobalt-highlighted words, "COMMERAWS" and "STONEWARE." Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Desirable size and lesser-seen horizontal loop handles for this capacity. Chips around base. A 2 1/2" line on underside forming a 4 7/8" crack ascending base. A glazed-over iron ping to midsection. A few minor rim nicks. H 9".