Lot #: 370
Price Realized: $805.00
($700 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.
Unusual Three-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Quail Decoration, Stamped "GEDDES. N.Y.," probably Hubbell & Chesebro, circa 1870, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with an artistic slip-trailed design of a quail with crest, nicely-detailed turned head, and spotted tail, perched on a shaded leaf. Brushed cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. A fine figural design, more commonly found on pieces made by John Burger, Jr. of Rochester. Approximately 6" crack from rim on reverse. A few rim chips. A few very minor base nicks.
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