Announcing: Two Landmark Auctions

We are pleased to announce two landmark auctions coming to Crocker Farm in May and July 2026. First, a special May 20 - 29 auction will feature The Lifetime Southern Ceramics Collection of David and Jongy Ward. Legendary in its quality and depth, this collection will be presented as a single-owner auction featuring approximately 100 lots, including iconic figural and slip-decorated works. Headlining the sale is what is recognized as one of the finest Edgefield District, SC face vessels known:

The Ward Collection, coming May 20 - 29.

Second, ☆ CROCKER FARM: AMERICA 250 ☆ kicks off on July 22! Offering hundreds of lots of antique American pottery, our Summer 2026 auction will heavily feature stoneware and redware celebrating our nation, headlined by the renowned Patriot Jar:

Crocker Farm: American 250, coming July 22 - 31.

At the very pinnacle of the stoneware craft and emblematic of the patriotism that imbued our American potters, this vessel's sale represents a true once-in-a-generation opportunity. We are NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS for this amazing auction, one that will run online from July 22 - 31, with the final phone bidding session on August 1. For those considering selling their pottery in the near future, please do not hesitate to contact us today to participate in this monumental celebration of American ceramics!

With sincere thanks and appreciation for your support of our auctions, we look forward to warm weather and great American stoneware & redware crossing the auction block here at Crocker Farm! All our best, The Zipps