Elaborate CENTRAL N.Y. POTTERY / UTICA, NY Stoneware Water Cooler

Fall 2025 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 410

Price Realized: $300.00

($250 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

PLEASE NOTE: The American ceramics market frequently changes, often dramatically. 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.

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Two-Piece Molded Stoneware Water Cooler, Marked "PERFECTION FILTER / Manufactured by The / CENTRAL N.Y. Pottery / UTICA N.Y.," late 19th century, curvaceous form with winged sea serpent handles and original drain hole in underside, decorated on the front with two cherubs holding a banner, inscribed "PERFECTION FILTER / Manufactured by The / CENTRAL N.Y. Pottery / UTICA N.Y.." Reverse with relief bust of a woman with headband and earring. Separate base decorated with relief floral medallions. Bristol-slip-glazed surface with cobalt highlights throughout. Cooler in very nice condition with a 1" post-firing base chip, a few other small base chips, mostly in-the-firing, a short vertical line at base, and in-the-firing fissures in underside, not visible on interior. Base with large section reglued, a large Y-shaped crack from rim, a 2 1/4" chip to its rim, and other small chips. H 15".

Special Note: Due to this object's large size, we are unable to ship it using our normal in-house shipping service. It must either be picked up by the high bidder, or special arrangements must be made by the high bidder for pick up and / or shipping by a third party. If you have any questions, please contact us; we are certainly able to recommend options for third party shippers ahead of time that you can contact for a quote.