Lot #: 290
Price Realized: $345.00
($300 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 15 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Three-Gallon Stoneware Cake Crock with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA," circa 1865, straight-sided crock with thick rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a brushed cobalt design of crossed leaves and conical flowers or buds, interspersed with cobalt dot and leaf decorations. Desirable form and excellent decoration. 4 1/2" crack on underside, continuing 3 1/2" up reverse side of crock. Rim chips. Base chip. H 8 3/4" ; Diameter 12".
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