Lot #: 470
Price Realized: $201.25
($175 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 8 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.
Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Floral Decoration and Initials "SS", Stamped "BROWN BROTHERS, / HUNTINGTON, / L.I.", New York State origin, circa 1880-1895, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a two-stemmed floral design flanked by the letters "SS". Provenance: Donald Matties Collection. A 3" crack at base on reverse, continuing 2" onto underside. A base chip to front and other minor base nicks. A minor chip to interior of rim.
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