Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 53

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND DECORATED STONEWARE JARS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND DECORATED STONEWARE JARS, LOT OF TWO, each salt-glazed, of semi-ovoid form with squared rims and applied arched tab handles, comprising a "I" gallon capacity mark (horizontal) example and a "2" gallon capacity mark example (partial stamp). Brushed cobalt decorations including one having dropped feather and flower decoration from neck to each side and one with a double dropped feather from neck decoration to each side, each having additional cobalt to handle terminals. Second half 19th century. 9 1/2" H, 6" D rim and 12 1/8" H, 6 3/4" D rim. 

Condition

"I" gallon example having two chips to rim, one moderate; "2" gallon example having one handle with a chip to each end, one moderate and one minor, and some whitish residue to rim with drips. Manufacturing flaws including "2" gallon example with slight indentation above base, as made.

From a Virginia private collection.