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Crocker Farm, Inc. is a family business, owned and operated by Anthony and Barbara Zipp and their three sons, Brandt, Luke, and Mark. Anthony and Barbara began collecting and studying American stoneware in 1977, and began selling it in 1983. They have handled thousands and thousands of pieces of antique American stoneware and redware since that time. Brandt, Luke, and Mark Zipp all have B.A. degrees from Johns Hopkins University, where they each graduated with multiple honors and were inducted into the nation's premiere scholastic honors society, Phi Beta Kappa. All three brothers grew up handling numerous pieces of American stoneware and redware from a very young age, and in this way their knowledge in the field has been said to be unmatched. We have spent hundreds of hours conducting original research on American stoneware and redware potters in original, period sources, such as census records, city directories and newspapers. New information brought to light through our research includes ground-breaking revelations on Baltimore, MD stoneware and redware; the long-sought origin of "H. Myers" stoneware; important findings on the history of the prolific Remmey family of American potters (of New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore); significant contributions to the study of Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC stoneware; new findings in the areas of Shenandoah Valley pottery, Midwestern stoneware, New York City stoneware, and many more. Exhaustive research conducted by us on James Miller, potter of Alexandria, Virginia, took the surviving examples of his work out of obscurity, increasing the value of these vessels by thousands and thousands of dollars. In March 2010, Brandt revealed that Thomas Commeraw, the famous Manhattan potter of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, was actually a free African American, and his book on Commeraw's remarkable life will be completed soon. These are just a few of the important contributions we have made to the field of American utilitarian ceramics.
 
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15900 York Road
Sparks, MD 21152
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Bidder Reviews for Crocker Farm (85)

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John
State College, PA

Nov 17, 2019
Auction House You Can Trust
I was most impressed with the no-hassle, fast service. My item was delivered promptly and was packaged well with two boxes for protection. Would gladly buy through Crocker Farm again.
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Daniel
Cody, WY

Nov 16, 2019
It’s A Family Affair
The Zipp family are a pleasure to work with, they are knowledgable, professional, and run a great auction.
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Stephane
Gatineau, CA

Nov 15, 2019
A +
Very good auction house Will do Business again for sure Highly recommend
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Hannah
Alexandria, OH

Aug 19, 2019
Top shelf!
If I'd been dining out it would have been a 30 % tip! If I were thinking of consigning stoneware or pottery, this would be my top choice. How you treat people not only speaks volumes about who you are, it also speaks volumes about the future of your business. Many thanks Crocker Farm-Hannah
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DAVID
Allentown, NJ

Aug 12, 2019
Best stoneware auction house
Great variety of American pottery
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Don
Elkton, VA

Aug 11, 2019
knowledge of material and professional and scholarly in its delivery
descriptions are factual and the lots photos are always clear. they should be the poster child of what all auctioneers should try to achieve
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Gary
Lebanon, NJ

Aug 09, 2019
Expertise, Quality, Efficiency, Fairness
A great place to buy or sell outstanding stoneware or redware. Combining expertise, organization, and efficiency with quality, fairness, and an enthusiastic following, and great or record prices are the results. You just can’t beat these auctions for excitement and enthusiasm in this field! God bless the Zipps and keep those great auctions coming. Gary and Deborah
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Jeffrey
Sheffield, MA

Aug 09, 2019
The Top!
This auction house is distinctive for several reasons. Foremost, they are scholars in the field and have extraordinarily broad knowledge. Second, they are honest and forthright. It's a family owned business, father, mother and three sons, all of whom are a pleasure to deal with. I buy from them in complete confidence.
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Past Auctions from Crocker Farm

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Exceedingly Rare Cornwall, New York Incised Mermaid
Rare and Important Large-Sized Edgefield, SC StonewareRare and Important Alamance County, North Carolina

Oct. 26 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Oct 26, 2019 4:13 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Exceedingly Rare and Important Twenty-Gallon Stoneware
Exceedingly Rare and Important South Amboy, NJ "LibertyExceedingly Rare and Important Pair of Redware Cat

15th Anniversary Stoneware & Redware Auction

Jul 20, 2019 5:46 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
The Anna Pottery High Water Flask: Very Important
Exceedingly Rare Edgefield District, SC Stoneware FaceExcellent Ottman Bros., Fort Edward, NY Peacock Scene

March 23 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Mar 23, 2019 4:35 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Important and Outstanding Anna Pottery Stoneware Snake
Rare and Important Edgefield, SC Stoneware Face Jug w/Exceptional Anna Pottery Family Stoneware Vase

Nov. 3 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Nov 03, 2018 4:59 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Rare and Important J. BURGER, JR. / ROCHESTER, NY
Rare and Important Large-Sized Edgefield, SC StonewareExceptional Monumental Anna Pottery Stoneware Fair Jug

July 21 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Jul 21, 2018 4:05 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Exceptional Anna Pottery Stoneware Figural Railroad
Outstanding attrib. Collin Rhodes, Edgefield District,Extremely Rare and Exceptional Multi-Glazed Redware

March 24 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Mar 24, 2018 3:57 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Rare and Important Alamance County, NC Redware Sugar
Exceedingly Rare and Important Anna Pottery StonewareExceedingly Rare and Fine Thomas Commeraw Stoneware

Oct. 28 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Oct 29, 2017 9:20 AM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Extremely Important Samuel Troxel Sgraffito Redware
Extremely Rare and Important Edgefield, South Carolina,Exceptional HARRINGTON & BURGER / ROCHESTER Stoneware

July 22 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Jul 22, 2017 5:23 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Extremely Important Monumental Stoneware Two-Sided Face
Exceptional Folk Art Face Jug, Edgefield, SC, circaImportant JOHN BURGER / ROCHESTER, NY 5 Gallon

Mar. 25 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Mar 25, 2017 4:57 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Exceptional and Important New York Stoneware Co. Jug w/
Very Rare Stoneware Face Jug, att. Miles Mill Pottery,Very Fine J. BURGER JR. / ROCHESTER, NY Stoneware Lion

Oct. 22 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Oct 22, 2016 4:59 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Extremely Important Stoneware Flowerpot w/ Elaborate
Extremely Rare and Important Maysville, KY StonewareExtremely Rare and Important "Dave / Jan 13 - 1862 /

July 16 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Jul 16, 2016 4:33 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Important J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT Stoneware
Extremely Rare and Important Stoneware Snake TemperanceCOWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG, PA Stoneware Starface Jar

March 19 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Mar 19, 2016 4:07 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Very Important Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Profuse
Extremely Rare and Important Edgefield District, SCExceptional Connecticut Redware Loaf Dish w/

Oct. 17 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Oct 17, 2015 4:45 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Extremely Important West Troy, NY Elephant Crock
Important Andrew Uhler 1803 Sgraffito Redware Plate w/Extremely Important TYLER & DILLON / ALBANY Stoneware

July 18 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Jul 18, 2015 5:00 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Exceedingly Rare & Important Remmey, Philadelphia
Important Limestone Co, Texas Snake Temperance Jug byExceedingly Rare COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG. PA

March 14 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Mar 14, 2015 5:12 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Very Important S. BELL (Samuel Bell, Winchester, VA)
Very Important Anna Pottery 1876 Snake JugExceptional Green-Glazed Redware Figural Fish Bottle,

Oct. 25 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Oct 25, 2014 3:07 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Extremely Rare and Important J. & E. NORTON /
Extremely Important Southern Stoneware African-AmericanExceptional JAMES HAMILTON & CO. / GREENSBORO, PA 10

July 19 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Jul 19, 2014 4:29 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Exceedingly Rare & Important Manhattan Stoneware Lion
Exceedingly Rare and Important Anna Pottery Snake JugExceptional Rare Fetching Dog with Basket of Apples

March 1 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Mar 01, 2014 3:54 PM EST
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Extremely Rare and Important Moravian Fish Flask,
Exceptional WHITES UTICA 4 Gal. Stoneware Crock withExtremely Rare and Important Redware Vase with Brushed

11/2/13 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Nov 02, 2013 5:15 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Exceedingly Important "Morgan Maker" (William Morgan,
Extremely Rare and Important Manhattan Stoneware JarImportant Pair of Shenandoah Valley Redware Whippets,

Antique American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Jul 20, 2013 4:44 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Rare Chambersburg, PA and Shepherdstown, VA (WV) 1852 A
Important Diary of Civil War Nurse Serving in Douglas GDuck Head Duck Call, Marked "NATURAL DUCK CALL MFG. CO.

May 4 Textiles, Maryland Antiques, Americana

May 04, 2013 3:06 PM EDT
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
Magnificent JAMES HAMILTON & CO. / GREENSBORO, PA 20 Ga
Important Five Gallon Edgefield, SC Stoneware Jar SigneJOHN BURGER / ROCHESTER, NY 5 Gallon Stoneware Water Co

March 2012 American Stoneware & Redware

Mar 02, 2013 3:29 PM EST
United StatesSparks, MD, US
Auction Ended
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