A Group of Nine American Stoneware Crocks with Cobalt Decoration, 19th century Marks: (various) 30-1/2 x 9 inches (77.5 x 22.9 cm) (tallest, John Burger butter churn) PROVENANCE: Christie's, New York, The Collection of Marguerite and Arthur Riordan, Stonington, Connecticut, January 18, 2008, lot 574, 576, 577 & 600. The lot comprising: 1 Burger Bros and Co. churn, Rochester, New York, 1867-1869; 1 Burger and Co. two-handled crock, Rochester, New York, 1877-1879; 1 E & LP Norton crock, Bennington, Vermont, 1858-1881; 1 J & E Norton jug, Bennington, Vermont, late 19th century; 1 John Burger butter churn, Rochester, New York, 1854-1867; 1 Ottman Bros & Co. two-handled crock, Fort Edward, New York, 1872-1892; 1 Two-handled crock with chicken decoration, late 19th century; Two-handled crock with bird decoration, late 19th century; 1 Two-handled crock with floral decoration, late 19th century. 9 Total HID03101062020 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Group presents well overall, with consideration to age and use. Scattered minor losses to rims and feet of several examples. An approximately 4-1/2 inches vertical hairline to John Burger example. Minor hairline on rim of J & E Norton example. Minor flaking to glaze on reverse of Burger Bros & Co. example.
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