Lot #: 221
Price Realized: $390.00
($325 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 4 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 Cobalt Bird Decoration, Stamped "N CLARK JR / ATHENS NY," mid 19th century, cylindrical crock with semi-rounded rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a slip-trailed design of a crested bird with spotted wing, perched on a looping, stylized branch. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Excellent condition with a 1" surface line from rim on front, a 1 1/4" surface line from rim on reverse, minor nicks to interior of rim, and some staining.
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