Exceptional EVAN R. JONES / PITTSTON, PA Stoneware Crock w/ Elaborate Slip-Trailed Advertising

Fall 2024 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 145

Estimate: $600-$1,000.A Note About Estimates

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Sold!  $500.


Exceptional Four-Gallon Stoneware Advertising Crock with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "EVAN R JONES / PITTSTON PA.," circa 1875, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, featuring the slip-trailed advertising, "Taylor Bros. / Maine Broom. Co. N.Y.," above a large brushed design of a graduated flower blossom hanging from a leafy stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark. A 7 1/2" crack from rim on reverse. A 4 1/2" diagonal crack from rim on reverse. A chip and minor nick to proper right handle. Two minor nicks to proper left handle. Long, in-the-firing surface lines to base area, not visible on interior. Some light staining. H 11 3/8".



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