11/2/13 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Extremely Rare and Important Moravian Fish Flask,

Exceptional WHITES UTICA 4 Gal. Stoneware Crock with

Extremely Rare and Important Redware Vase with Brushed

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Sparks, MD, United States

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11/2/13 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Crocker Farm

Our Fall 2013 Auction of Fine Antique American Stoneware & Redware Pottery, featuring many significant examples.

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Extremely Rare and Important Moravian Fish Flask,: Extremely Rare Large-Sized Earthenware Fish Bottle with Profuse Copper and Manganese Decoration, attributed to Rudolph Christ, Salem, NC, early 19th century, molded bottle in the form of a fish with

0001: Extremely Rare and Important Moravian Fish Flask,Est. $10,000-$20,000

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Rare Glazed Southern Stoneware Face Jug: Rare Glazed Southern Stoneware Face Jug, possibly Meaders Family, Georgia, late 19th or early 20th century, diminutive jug with applied strap handle ending in a snake-like tail, the jug's front

0002: Rare Glazed Southern Stoneware Face JugEst. $400-$600

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Very Rare Cold Painted Face Jug with Elaborate Speckled: Very Rare Large-Sized Stoneware Face Jug with Elaborate Painted Surface, possibly North Carolina origin, 20th century, large-sized face jug in the form of an African warrior's head, including large

0003: Very Rare Cold Painted Face Jug with Elaborate SpeckledEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Very Rare Cold Painted Face Jug: Very Rare Painted Stoneware Face Jug, possibly North Carolina origin, 20th century, in the form of an African-American head with applied facial features, including large ears, the surface painted

0004: Very Rare Cold Painted Face JugEst. $1,000-$2,000

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Important Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Ring Jug Impressed: Extremely Rare and Important Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Ring Jug with Glass Runs and "Lassoed" Spout, Stamped "J.S. NASH," attributed to Milligan Frazier at the Jefferson S. Nash shop, Marion County,

0005: Important Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Ring Jug ImpressedEst. $5,000-$8,000

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Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Double Face Jug, Signed: Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Double Face Jug, Signed "Lanier Meaders," Cleveland, GA origin, circa 1965-1975, ovoid jug with applied double handles, the surface covered in a visually-appealing,

0006: Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Double Face Jug, SignedEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Reggie Meaders Stoneware Face Jug: Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Jug, Signed "Reggie Meaders," Georgia origin, late 20th or early 21st century, cylindrical jug with applied facial features and amber-colored glaze. Kaolin eyes and

0007: Reggie Meaders Stoneware Face JugEst. $100-$200

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Extremely Rare and Important COERLEARS HOOK / N. YORK: Extremely Rare and Important Stoneware Jar with Profuse Incised Floral Decoration, Stamped "COERLEARS HOOK / N. YORK," Thomas Commeraw, Manhattan, NY, late 18th century, approximately one-gallon,

0008: Extremely Rare and Important COERLEARS HOOK / N. YORKEst. $12,000-$15,000

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Very Rare Vertical-Handled Incised Stoneware Jar,: Very Rare Vertical-Handled Stoneware Jar with Crisply-Incised Foliate Decoration, Manhattan, NY origin, fourth quarter 18th century, ovoid jar with heavily-tooled shoulder, footed base, and applied

0009: Very Rare Vertical-Handled Incised Stoneware Jar,Est. $3,000-$4,000

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Very Rare C. CROLIUS Stoneware Pitcher with Incised: Extremely Rare Stoneware Pitcher with Incised Foliate Decoration, Stamped "C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER / MANHATTAN-WELLS / NEW-YORK," circa 1810, approximately one-and-a-half-gallon ovoid pitcher with

0010: Very Rare C. CROLIUS Stoneware Pitcher with IncisedEst. $2,000-$4,000

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Rare C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER / NEW-YORK Stoneware: Rare One-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Pitcher, Stamped "C. CROLIUS, / MANUFACTURER, / NEW-YORK," Manhattan, NY origin, early 19th century, highly-ovoid pitcher with short collar and tooled

0011: Rare C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER / NEW-YORK StonewareEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Extremely Rare and Important Ovoid Stoneware Jug with: Extremely Rare Large-Sized Stoneware Jug with Profuse Incised Apple and Floral Decorations, Manhattan, NY origin, early 19th century, approximately four-gallon, highly-ovoid jug with rounded spout

0012: Extremely Rare and Important Ovoid Stoneware Jug withEst. $2,000-$3,000

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COMMERAWS STONEWARE Jar with Impressed Decoration,: Three-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Impressed Decoration, Stamped "COMMERAWS STONEWARE," Thomas Commeraw, Manhattan, NY, circa 1810, ovoid jar with tooled based, flared rim, and applied lug handles,

0013: COMMERAWS STONEWARE Jar with Impressed Decoration,Est. $800-$1,200

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Manhattan, NY Stoneware Jar with Incised Foliate: Stoneware Jar with Incised Foliate Decoration, attributed to John Remmey III, Manhattan, NY, early 19th century, approximately three-quart to one-gallon jar with heavily-tooled shoulder and

0014: Manhattan, NY Stoneware Jar with Incised FoliateEst. $400-$600

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Scarce C. CROLIUS, / MANUFACTURER, / NEW-YORK Stoneware: Scarce Half-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Decoration, Stamped "C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER, / NEW-YORK," Clarkson Crolius, Sr., Manhattan, NY, circa 1815, finely-potted, highly-ovoid jug with

0015: Scarce C. CROLIUS, / MANUFACTURER, / NEW-YORK StonewareEst. $500-$700

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C. CROLIUS / STONE-WARE / MANUFACTURER /: Three-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar, Stamped "C. CROLIUS / STONE-WARE / MANUFACTURER / Manhattan-Wells / NEW-YORK," Clarkson Crolius, Sr., Manhattan, NY, circa 1815, ovoid jar with tooled

0016: C. CROLIUS / STONE-WARE / MANUFACTURER /Est. $400-$600

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Rare J. REMMEY / MANHATTAN-WELLS / NEW-YORK 2 Gal.: Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Incised Foliate Decoration, Stamped "J. REMMEY / MANHATTAN-WELLS / NEW-YORK," circa 1810, ovoid jar with slightly-flared rim, decorated on the reverse with an

0017: Rare J. REMMEY / MANHATTAN-WELLS / NEW-YORK 2 Gal.Est. $300-$500

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COMMERAWS Stoneware Jug with Impressed Decoration,: One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Impressed Decoration, Stamped "COMMERAWS," Thomas Commeraw, Manhattan, NY, early 19th century, ovoid jug with heavily-tooled base and neck, the front decorated with an

0018: COMMERAWS Stoneware Jug with Impressed Decoration,Est. $400-$600

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C. CROLIUS / NEW-YORK Stoneware Jar with Cobalt: Two-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar, Stamped "C. CROLIUS," Clarkson Crolius, Jr., Manhattan, NY, circa 1835, tall, semi-ovoid jar with thin rim and large lug handles, decorated on the front and

0019: C. CROLIUS / NEW-YORK Stoneware Jar with CobaltEst. $300-$500

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C. CROLIUS, / MANUFACTURER / NEW-YORK Stoneware Jug,: One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Foliate Decoration, Stamped "C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER / NEW-YORK," circa 1830, highly-ovoid jug with tooled shoulder and semi-squared spout, decorated with a

0020: C. CROLIUS, / MANUFACTURER / NEW-YORK Stoneware Jug,Est. $400-$600

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Small-Sized Stoneware Jar with Cobalt "Fish Scale": Small-Sized Stoneware Jar with Cobalt "Fish Scale" Decoration, attributed to Clarkson Crolius, Sr., Manhattan, NY, circa 1800, finely-potted ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and footed base, decorated

0021: Small-Sized Stoneware Jar with Cobalt "Fish Scale"Est. $300-$500

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Stoneware Crock with Loop Handles and Manganese: Three-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Manganese Drape Decoration, New Jersey or Manhattan origin, early 19th century, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and open loop handles, decorated on both sides with a

0022: Stoneware Crock with Loop Handles and ManganeseEst. $200-$300

Loop-Handled Stoneware Jar with Watchspring Decoration,: Exceedingly Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Watchspring Decoration, attributed to Abraham Mead, Greenwich, CT, circa 1790, ovoid jar with footed base, heavily-tooled shoulder, and flared

0023: Loop-Handled Stoneware Jar with Watchspring Decoration,Est. $7,000-$10,000Lot Passed

Unusual Stoneware Mortar with Wooden Pestle, Abraham: Very Rare Salt-Glazed Stoneware Mortar with Wooden Pestle, attributed to Abraham Mead, Greenwich, CT, circa 1790, cylindrical form with footed base, the body and base embellished heavily-tooled

0024: Unusual Stoneware Mortar with Wooden Pestle, AbrahamEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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Crocker Farm

Sparks, MD, United States

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Preview to be held at our historic gallery, the 1841 Gorsuch Barn (15900 York Rd, Sparks, Maryland) at the following times: Friday, November 1, 1-6pm Saturday, November 2, 8-10am (before the auction)

15900 York Road

Sparks, MD 21152

USA

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