Lot #: 131
Price Realized: $316.25
($275 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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 Crock with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Stamped "N. CLARK JR / ATHENS NY," mid 19th century, cylindrical crock with semi-rounded rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a brushed cobalt design of a bird with vine in its beak, facing a large flower atop a stylized ground. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark. Rim secured with old piece of wire. Large top-to-bottom crack on reverse. Some fry to bird decoration. 4" hairline from rim on front. 1 1/8" loss to one handle. Minor chip to opposite handle.
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