Lot #: 328
Price Realized: $316.25
($275 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 11 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.
Two Molded Stoneware Butter Crocks, Midwestern origin, late 19th century, a Sleepy Eye butter crock with raised American Indian bust motif on front and teepees in a field on reverse, impressed "H" on underside; paired with a lidded butter crock with raised elk and hunter motifs. Lid with raised elk designs. 3 1/4 and 3" hairlines to Sleepy Eye butter crock, otherwise excellent condition. Lidded butter crock with surface crazing on interior and underside, otherwise excellent condition.
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