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

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 24

WEST VIRGINIA STENCILED STONEWARE JARS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $150 - $250
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

WEST VIRGINIA STENCILED STONEWARE JARS, LOT OF TWO, salt-glazed, each of cylindrical form with slight shoulder, flat-top rounded rim, Albany-slip glazed interior, comprising an approximately two-gallon capacity example and an approximately one-gallon capacity example. Each with stenciled cobalt designs including larger example featuring two bands with zipper-like designs and remaining having "Superior." banner to front. A.P. Donaghho, Parkersburg, WV. Circa 1875. 9 1/4" H, 5 3/4" D rim and 11 1/2" H, 7 1/4" D rim.

Condition

"Superior" example in excellent, undamaged condition; two-gallon example having moderate chip to rim, mostly interior, and red paint, primarily to interior and some minute remnants to exterior.

From a Virginia private collection.