Antique Stoneware 3G Crock with A+ Cobalt Floral, J&E Norton, Bennington VT, 1855

  

An impressive salt-glazed Stoneware Crock with profuse Cobalt Floral Decoration, 3-Gallon capacity, New England origin, ca. Wheel-thrown, cylindrical form with tooled rim and applied lug handles. Impressed on the shoulder with a crisp, cobalt-washed stamp: J. See Internet for further information on this highly sought-after mark. Front features a very large "Triple Thistle" Floral Decoration, artistically executed in bold, Slip-Trailed Cobalt.

Condition : Two tight rim hairlines, chip on inner rim and in-the-making stone pop below left handle, as shown; otherwise in Very Good to Excellent condition with very strong color and exceptional decoration. No fry, no repairs, no restoration work. Some expected scuffs from use noted on the interior Albany Slip.

Highly appropriate for the advanced collector of American Stoneware. See photos for complete details and close-ups. Please consider them as part of the description. Measures approximately 11-3/4"W x 10-3/8"H overall with a base diameter of 10-1/2.

The inner and outer rim diameters are 10-3/4" and 11-3/8", respectively. Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item "Antique Stoneware 3G Crock with A+ Cobalt Floral, J&E Norton, Bennington VT, 1855" is in sale since Monday, October 16, 2017. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Stoneware".

The seller is "mgs1971" and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Model: Cobalt Decorated Crock w/ Big Cobalt Floral
• Brand: J & E Norton, Bennington, Vermont, ca.1850's
• MPN: 3-Gallon Capacity
• Main Color: Blue Slip-Trailed Cobalt Design, Tan Salt Glaze
• Color: Tan Salt Glaze w/ Bold Blue Cobalt Decoration
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Style: Primitive Country Americana
• Object Type: Blue Decorated Stoneware Storage Crock