Lot #: 370
Price Realized: $324.50
($275 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 7 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.
Six-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "WEST TROY, / N.Y. / POTTERY," New York State origin, circa 1875, large-sized, cylindrical crock with semi-rounded rim and applied lug handles, decorated with boldly slip-trailed floral spray, accented with dotted trails. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. A 2" hairline on underside, continuing 5" up base. This hairline runs along a slightly-recessed area and occurred in-the-firing, visible as an in-the-firing surface separation on the interior. A 2 1/2" hairline on underside, continuing 4" up base. A 4 1/2" crack from rim on reverse. A small in-the-firing contact mark to right of decoration. Two minor rim nicks.
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