Lot #: 370
Price Realized: $805.00
($700 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 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.
Unusual Three-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Quail Decoration, Stamped "GEDDES. N.Y.," probably Hubbell & Chesebro, circa 1870, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with an artistic slip-trailed design of a quail with crest, nicely-detailed turned head, and spotted tail, perched on a shaded leaf. Brushed cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. A fine figural design, more commonly found on pieces made by John Burger, Jr. of Rochester. Approximately 6" crack from rim on reverse. A few rim chips. A few very minor base nicks.
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