Three-Gallon Philadelphia Stoneware Jar w/ Elaborate Decoration, probably John Brelsford

Fall 2026 Stoneware Auction

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Three-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Philadelphia, PA origin, probably John Brelsford, circa 1846-1857, cylindrical jar with rounded and tooled shoulder and squared rim, brush-decorated on the front and reverse with curving garlands of flowers and leaves. Dashed cobalt band around shoulder underscored by swag and foliate motifs on the front and reverse. Some surface staining. A long, curving inverted Y-shaped line to reverse. A 6" vertical line ascending base on proper left side of jar. Some wear to cobalt. Possible faintly incised, stylized letter "J" on underside. H 14 3/4".



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