Lot #: 275
Price Realized: $431.25
($375 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 Wreath Decoration, Stamped "JOHN BURGER / ROCHESTER," New York State origin, circa 1860, cylindrical crock with semi-rounded rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a finely-slip-trailed design of a wreath with bow surrounding the number "3". Brushed cobalt highlight to maker's mark. Very nice condition with some faint surface lines, possibly in-the-firing, and not visible on front. A base chip, two tiny base nicks, and minor in-the=firing chip to interior of rim. A lightly-stained area to left of decoration. A 2" long stained spot on reverse at base.
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