Lot #: 51
Price Realized: $1,380.00
($1,200 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.
Fine Five-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT.", circa 1855, cylindrical crock with heavily-tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a large slip-trailed design of a floral spray with blossom surrounded by leaves, curved stems, and dotted trails. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Excellent decoration, color, and size. Excellent condition with a small chip on interior of rim.
Click images to enlarge.
A Few of the Related Items We've Sold
Very Rare attrib. Norton (Bennington, VT) Stoneware Lion Jar w/ Cherry Valley, NY Advertising
J. & E. NORTON/ BENNINGTON, VT. Double Pheasants Stoneware Jug
Fine J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT. Stoneware Deer Jug
Outstanding J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT Stoneware Jug with Double Pheasants
JULIUS NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT. Presentation Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Incised Birds
Exceptional Six-Gallon J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT Crock w/ Elaborate Stag and Doe Scene
