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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 101

OHIO STONEWARE JARS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$307.50
Sold Price includes BP

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

OHIO STONEWARE JARS, LOT OF TWO, salt-glazed with Albany-slip glazed interior, comprising a stamped "C.J. MERRILL" example with cobalt across stamp and to one handle terminal, approximately one-gallon capacity, ovoid form with slightly flaring rim and applied arched handles, and a stenciled cobalt "JAS. BENJ[A]MIN / STONEWARE / DEPOT. / CINCINNATI, O" example, designated two-gallon capacity, cylindrical form with flat-top rounded rim. Calvin J. Merrill, Summit County; James Benjamin, Cincinnati, OH. 19th century. 9 1/2" H, 5" D rim and 11 1/4" H, 7 1/4" D rim.

Condition

Benjamin example undamaged, having some light staining from use; Merrill example having some shallow rim chips/flakes. 

From a Virginia private collection.