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Three-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Grapes Decoration, Stamped "COWDEN & WILCOX. / HARRISBURG .PA," circa 1865, cylindrical crock with tooled shoulder, semi-squared rim, and applied lug handles, brush-decorated with a grape cluster hanging from a leafy stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark, capacity mark, and handle terminals. Provenance: James Chebalo Collection. A sealed and partially colored crack from rim on front, measuring approximately 6". A 1 5/8" crack from rim extending through proper left handle. A 1 1/4" hairline from rim on front. A 6 1/2" vertical crack on proper left side of crock, forming a Y on underside. A 1 3/8" chip to underside along bottom edge. Left handle with a small chip, small flake, and light wear. Light scattered exfoliation beside decoration. Exfoliation to interior base. A tiny nick to interior of rim. H 9 3/4".