Exceptional C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER / MANHATTAN-WELLS / NEW-YORK Stoneware Jar

Summer 2026 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 9

Price Realized: $11,400.00

($9,500 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Exceptional Stoneware Jar with Elaborate Impressed and Incised Decoration, Stamped "C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER / MANHATTAN-WELLS / NEW-YORK," early 19th century, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, flared collar, and applied loop handles, decorated on the front with impressed and cobalt-highlighted designs featuring two daisy motifs of two different sizes, joined by stylized drapes. Reverse decorated with an incised and cobalt-highlighted floral motif in the form of an unusual three-petaled blossom with circular details to petals. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and handle terminals. This jar's wonderful combination of impressed and incised decoration places it among the better marked Crolius pieces that we have ever offered. Jar is in very nice condition with areas of staining, the rim out of round with two small chips. H 12 3/4".