Lot #: 477
Price Realized: $143.75
($125 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.
Three-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Floral Decoration, Stamped "BROWN BROTHER , / HUNTINGTON, / L.I.", circa 1870-1885, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and lug handles, decorated with two crossed flowers with circular accent at intersection. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Provenance: Donald Matties Collection. A thin crack across underside, extending several inches up front. A 4 1/2" vertical surface line to front. Significant restoration to reverse. Chips to both handles, some of which are glazed over.
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