Lot #: 12
Price Realized: $180.00
($150 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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "N. CLARK JR / ATHENS / NY," mid 19th century, cylindrical crock with semi-rounded rim and applied lug handles, decorated with a sweeping floral motif featuring a scallop-edged blossom and scrolled leaves. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. A 5 1/2" crack on underside, extending 6 1/2" up side of crock. A 3 1/2" Y-shaped line to shoulder on reverse, not visible on interior. Water glass staining to interior and exterior. A 4" vertical surface line to reverse, not visible on interior. A minor in-the-firing ping to reverse.
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