Lot #: 203
Price Realized: $240.00
($200 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 2 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.
Four-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Elaborate Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "O.L. & A.K. BALLARD. / BURLINGTON, VT.," circa 1856-1867, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a large brushed design of two flowers with looping stamens emanating from a group of leaves. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. A 4 1/2" inverted Y-shaped line on reverse. Two tiny nicks to one handle. A minor in-the-firing iron ping to base and area below one handle. A 6 1/4" hairline below same handle. H 11 5/8".
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