Outstanding F. STETZENMEYER / ROCHESTER, NY Four-Gallon Stoneware Jug w/ Elaborate Decoration

Summer 2026 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 58

Price Realized: $5,700.00

($4,750 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Outstanding Four-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "F. STETZENMEYER / ROCHESTER, NY," circa 1850, ovoid jug with tapered spout, decorated with an artistically slip-trailed floral design, featuring an over-sized tulip blossom with spotted interior and heavily-shaded petals and leaves. Excellent color and crisp, bold slip trailing. Salt drip to side of jug. Slip-trailed "4" to shoulder. Cobalt highlight to maker's mark. A visually-stunning example by one of New York State's premiere potters. Excellent, essentially as-made condition with an unobtrusive contact mark to front and a 3 1/4" salt drip to right side of jug. H 16".