Lot #: 115
Price Realized: $287.50
($250 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 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.
Scarce Two-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "OHIO STONE / MANUFACTURED / BY, C. BATCHELDER / MENASHA WIS.", circa 1860, cylindrical crock with tooled rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a nicely-executed, two-stemmed tulip plant design. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Long shallow flake to edge of one handle, along with a small chip to end of same handle. Tiny nicks and wear to opposite handle. A 6" vertical hairline at base on reverse, continuing 2" onto underside.
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