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Three-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Bird Decoration, Stamped "CLARK & FOX / ATHENS . N.Y," circa 1829-1838, squat-shaped, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and applied lug handles, featuring a brushed bird motif with spotted body and long tail. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals. Provenance: William Bouck Collection. Chips and wear to rim. A thin 5" crack from rim on front. Light wear and in-the-firing iron pings to surface. Heavy chipping to proper left handle. Opposing handle with a 1 1/2" horizontal crack, chips, and wear. In-the-firing iron pings to interior. Diam. 11 3/4" ; H 10 1/8".