Lot #: 454
Price Realized: $258.75
($225 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 8 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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Wreath Decoration, Stamped "BURGER & CO. / ROCHESTER N.Y.", circa 1875, cylindrical crock with semi-rounded rim and applied lug handles, decorated with an artistic slip-trailed design of a wreath with bow at base, surrounding the number 2. Brushed cobalt highlight to maker's mark. Provenance: David Musser Collection. Excellent condition with a minor chip to one handle.
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