Lot #: 327
Price Realized: $330.00
($275 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 2 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 "CORTLAND," Madison Woodruff, possibly with Romanzo Smith, NY State origin, circa 1867-1869, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a brushed and slip-trailed design of three flowers emanating from a central stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Impressed with a cobalt-highlighted "X" stamp beside maker's mark. A 3 1/2" hairline from rim on reverse. A small rim chip on front. H 9 1/4".
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