$13,035
"Ohio" Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Water Cooler, possibly Cincinnati, second quarter 19th century, ovoid salt glazed cooler inscribed with the number "7" in cobalt blue over a cobalt-filled incised inscription "Quigley & Sons," and a cobalt brushed hand with pointing finger inscribed "Ohio," flanked by two feathers, the lug handles and spigot opening appear to be applied with simulated screws, Albany slip-glazed interior, (crack, rim chips), ht. 15 3/4 in. The crack extends from rim to base about four approx. 1 in. horizontal hairlines on rim as well as eight rim chips, 1/4- 1 1/2 in. lg.; numerous small interior flaking to the Albany slip glaze primarily around the bottom. Note: An Akron, OH City Directory 1873-74 lists Quigley Bros. (TJ Quigley, HC Quigley) as Stone Ware Dealers, offices High/Exchange 6th Ward.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-03-07
