J.A. ROBERTS / COOKEVILLE, TENN. Stoneware Crock, late 19th century
Winter 2025 Auction of the Carole Wahler Collection
Lot #: 6
Estimate: $200-$400.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $50.
Lot #: 6
Estimate: $200-$400.A Note About Estimates
Minimum Bid: $50.
An estimate is an expected selling price for an item at auction. The price ranges for each lot are considered conservative in value, and are listed as a courtesy to our bidders to give them an idea of how much they may be expected to pay to win the item. It is entirely possible for an item to sell for less or more than the given estimate.
×Albany-Slip-Glazed Stoneware Crock, Stamped "J.A. ROBERTS. / COOKEVILLE / TENN.," late 19th or early 20th century, slightly-flared crock with tooled shoulder and semi-rounded rim, impressed on the bottom half with large J.A. Roberts maker's mark. Exterior and interior surface covered in a mottled brown Albany slip glaze. Exhibited: Tennessee Turned, Earthenware and Stoneware Made in East Tennessee 1800-1900, Museum of East Tennessee History, May 16-October 30, 2011. A large L-shaped crack on underside, forming a 5 1/4" x 1 3/4" sideways L at base on front. Some small in-the-firing pings to surface. Light wear to bottom fo rim. A 1 1/8" flake to interior of rim. A large, shallow flake to interior base. Additional exfoliation to interior. H 7 1/8".