Lot #: 54
Price Realized: $2,415.00
($2,100 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.
Unique and Important Wooden Alderman's Staff with Painted Surface, Inscribed "C. CROLIUS / Ald. 17th. Ward.," second quarter 19th century, with bell-shaped turnings at each end and four raised bands throughout, the varnished surface with dark brown stain featuring the bold yellow inscription "C. CROLIUS. / Ald. 17th. Ward.". Cloth band at midsection. This staff was made for and used by Clarkson Crolius, Jr., while serving as Alderman of Manhattan's 17th ward. A historically-significant pottery-related object from one of America's founding families of stoneware production. Some wear to stain and varnish on reverse, not affecting inscribed side. Tack holes at midsection suggest the staff is missing one cloth band. L 22 1/2".
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