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Rare Three-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird-on-Stump Decoration, Stamped "J. NORTON & CO: / BENNINGTON VT.," circa 1870, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a slip-trailed design of a crested bird with ringed neck, standing on a tree stump. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. A rarely-seen design for this specific stamp. Related bird-on-stump motifs are typically found with the Nortons' subsequent stamp, "E & L P NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT." Small chips and small flakes to rim. Proper right handle with small edge crack and two small chips. Interior with minor exfoliation and a few pings. Reverse with minor, scattered exfoliation to base area. H 10 5/8".