Lot #: 567
Price Realized: $900.00
($750 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: The American ceramics market frequently changes, often dramatically. 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.
Rare Twelve-Gallon Freehand-Decorated Stoneware Crock, Stenciled "EXCELSIOR WORKS / Isaac Hewitt, Jr. / RICES LANDING, PA," circa 1875, with tooled shoulder and applied lug handles, decorated with a brushed flowering tulip vine design, freehand stripes, and a "12" with leafy flourishes at base. Stenciled near the base with Isaac Hewitt, Jr., maker's stenciling. Impressed "12" on front and back. Large chunk out of front right surrounded by chips and flaking. Large y-shaped crack in back extending across bottom. Large stain in back. Other lesser flaws including rim and handle chips. H 20 1/2".
Special Note: Due to this object's large size, we are unable to ship it using our normal in-house shipping service. It must either be picked up by the high bidder, or special arrangements must be made by the high bidder for pick up and / or shipping by a third party. If you have any questions, please contact us; we are certainly able to recommend options for third party shippers ahead of time that you can contact for a quote.
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