Lot #: 315
Price Realized: $316.25
($275 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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.
Rare Three-Gallon Stoneware Cake Crock with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "PFALTZGRAFF & CO. / YORK, PA," circa 1855-1880, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with two brushed tulips extending from a leafy stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity, and handle terminals. This crock was likely made by John Pfaltzgraff, although the initials "J.B." are not visible on this impression. Three thin cracks from rim on front, measuring 5", 4", and 3 1/4". Rim chips.
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