Antique Stoneware Crock

Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860

Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860

Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860    Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860
Description : A Civil War Era Stoneware Crock with elaborate Slip-Trailed Bird decoration, 2-Gallon capacity, attributed to the pottery of Robert OConnell, Albany, NY, c. Wheel-thrown, cylindrical form with tooled rim and applied lug handles. Impressed below the rim : ALBANY N.

With a freehand 2 capacity designation to the right. Front features a large, hawk-like Northern Goshawk? Bird Decoration on a stylized swirling sprig with tornado flourish. Artistically executed in bold, Slip-Trailed Cobalt.

Salt-glazed exterior; Albany Slip interior. Attribution : This bird decoration shares striking similarities with other known R. OConnell / Albany examples, including the heavily shaded long tail and wing, distinctive breast detailing and large exaggerated eye. See Internet for further information, comps, etc. Condition : Good to Very Good overall with attractive decoration.

Rim with expected wear and soiling consistent with age and use. Body with some staining/discoloration, notably an area to the right of the bird. Base with some expected perimeter wear, including a faint hairline on reverse that extends partially into the body (see close-up, photo #12). Interior with moderate to heavy mineral staining, likely residue from pickling brine.

Inherent glaze, surface and firing imperfections, including cobalt fry on the decoration and a small stone ping below the Albany stamp, noted for descriptive accuracy. No repairs, restoration work or other excuses.

Displays brilliantly; highly appropriate for any collection. See photos for complete details and close-ups. Please consider them as part of the description.

Measures 9-1/2H x 10-1/4W overall, including both handles. The inner and outer rim diameters are 8-5/8 and 9-1/2, respectively. Good Luck, thanks for watching, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item "Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860" is in sale since Saturday, August 28, 2021.

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.
  • Brand: Antique Albany NY Stoneware att. OConnell
  • Main Color: Bold Blue Cobalt on Salt-Glazed Stoneware
  • Color: Tan Salt Glazed Stoneware w/ Blue Cobalt Slip Bird
  • Model: Antique Albany NY Stoneware Crock w/ Cobalt Bird
  • Object Type: Antique Cobalt Decorated NY Stoneware Jar Crock
  • Style: Primitive AAFA Country Folk Art Americana
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Featured Refinements: Antique Stoneware
  • MPN: 2-Gallon Capacity
  • Material: Stone

Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860    Antique Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Bird att. Robert OConnell, Albany NY, c. 1860