Lot #: 449
Price Realized: $540.00
($450 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 3 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 Three-Gallon Stoneware Crocks with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Ft. Edward, NY origin, circa 1875, both of cylindrical, handled form, one stamped "OTTMAN BRO'S / & CO. / FORT EDWARD, N.Y.," the other stamped "NEW YORK / STONEWARE CO." Ottman Bro's crock with restoration to right side of front, not affecting cobalt, although cobalt is covered in varnish. Additionally, a minor chip below rim and a short in-the-firing line on interior of rim. New York Stoneware Co. crock with minor chipping to interior of rim, two long hairlines to front/underside, and a short hairline from rim on reverse. H (of Ottman crock) 10 1/4".
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