Three-Gallon EVAN R. JONES / PITTSTON PA Stoneware Bird-on-Stump Crock

March 25, 2017 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 483

Price Realized: $295.00

($250 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)

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Three-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird-on-Stump Decoration, Stamped "EVAN R. JONES / PITTSTON PA", circa 1875, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a brushed design of a bird seated on a heavily-shaded tree stump. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals. A 4" hairline from rim on reverse. A tight 3 1/4" Y-shaped line to shoulder on front. A larger Y-shaped line at base on right side of crock's front, which extends 3 1/2" onto underside. Staining to surface. A chip to each handle. An iron ping under left handle.