Lot #: 60
Price Realized: $230.00
($200 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 11 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.
One-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "L. & B. G. CHACE / SOMERSET," Massachusetts origin, mid 19th century, cylindrical crock with heavily-tooled shoulder and applied lug handles, cobalt-decorated with two opposing tulips extending across the front. Maker's mark flanked by cobalt swags. Several small rim chips and nicks. 1" faint hairline from rim on front. A few in-the-firing chips to underside at edge. Tight 3 1/2" line on underside, possibly in-the-firing.
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