J. &. E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT Stoneware Cake Crock w/ Deer Scene
March 21, 2009 Stoneware Auction
Lot #: 38
Price Realized: DNMR
Very Rare Three-Gallon Stoneware Cake Crock with Cobalt Deer Scene, Stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT.," circa 1855, with tooled shoulder, rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a slip-trailed cobalt scene of a reclining deer with turned head and spotted body, surrounded by shrubs, two fences, a pine tree, and a house in the distance. A scarce and desirable design, rarely seen on this form. Restoration to reverse, extending under one handle. Small spot of touch-up to pine tree decoration and edge of shrub decoration on right. H 9" ; Diameter 12 1/4".
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