Oct. 17 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Very Important Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Profuse

Extremely Rare and Important Edgefield District, SC

Exceptional Connecticut Redware Loaf Dish w/

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Sparks, MD, United States

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Oct. 17 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Crocker Farm

Our Fall 2015 auction is an exceptional sale featuring over 550 diverse lots of American ceramics, including one of the most outstanding examples of American stoneware to ever cross the auction block. Lot #1, the Remmey stoneware water cooler with incised Federal eagle decoration, will present a rare opportunity to witness the sale of a true masterpiece of exceptional decorative and historic merit. Additional highlights in this sale range from comparatively primitive 18th century Northeastern stoneware jars to elaborate, late 19th century Southern figural works.

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Very Important Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Profuse: Important and Probably Unique Seven-Gallon Stoneware Water Cooler with Incised Federal Eagle Decoration, attributed to Henry Remmey, Sr. or Jr., Baltimore, MD, circa 1812-1829, large-sized, ovoid

0001: Very Important Stoneware Water Cooler w/ ProfuseEst. $75,000-$125,000

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Important LYDIA FERREN, Charlestown, MA c1810 Stoneware: Important and Possibly Unique Miniature Stoneware Presentation Pitcher, Impressed "LYDIA FERREN", attributed to Frederick Carpenter, Charlestown, MA, circa 1810, finely-potted pitcher of ovoid form

0002: Important LYDIA FERREN, Charlestown, MA c1810 StonewareEst. $800-$1,200

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Rare BOSTON Stoneware Jar w/ Impressed Bird Eating: Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Impressed Bird Eating Grapes Decoration, Stamped Twice "BOSTON", Jonathan Fenton, Boston, MA, late 18th century, well-potted, ovoid jar with footed base, open loop

0003: Rare BOSTON Stoneware Jar w/ Impressed Bird EatingEst. $800-$1,200

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Very Rare Jonathan Fenton, BOSTON Stoneware Jug w/: Very Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with J.F. Cartouche, Stamped "BOSTON", Jonathan Fenton, Boston, MA, late 18th century, finely-potted jug with ovoid body, tall neck, and ribbed handle, the shoulder

0004: Very Rare Jonathan Fenton, BOSTON Stoneware Jug w/Est. $600-$1,000

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Scarce BOSTON / 1804 Dated Stoneware Jar with Iron: Scarce Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Iron-Oxide Decoration, Stamped "BOSTON / 1804", Frederick Carpenter, Boston, MA, circa 1804, finely-potted, ovoid jar with footed base, open loop handles, and

0005: Scarce BOSTON / 1804 Dated Stoneware Jar with IronEst. $400-$600

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Fine Boston Stoneware Jug with Stamped Flower in Blue,: Fine Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Impressed Floral Decoration, attributed to Jonathan Fenton, Boston, MA, late 18th century, ovoid jug with footed base and heavily-tooled spout, featuring a detailed

0006: Fine Boston Stoneware Jug with Stamped Flower in Blue,Est. $500-$700

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Rare One-Pint CHARLESTOWN Stoneware Jug with Iron-Oxide: Rare One-Pint Stoneware Jug with Iron-Oxide Decoration, Stamped "CHARLESTOWN", Frederick Carpenter, Charlestown, MA, circa 1815, small-sized, ovoid jug with ribbed handle and dipped reddish-brown,

0007: Rare One-Pint CHARLESTOWN Stoneware Jug with Iron-OxideEst. $300-$400

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2 Gal. CHARLESTOWN (Mass.) Stoneware Jug with Impressed: Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Impressed Hearts Decoration, Stamped "CHARLESTOWN", Frederick Carpenter, Charlestown, MA, circa 1815, ovoid jug with footed base and heavily-tooled spout, decorated with

0008: 2 Gal. CHARLESTOWN (Mass.) Stoneware Jug with ImpressedEst. $200-$400

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CHARLESTOWN (Mass.) Stoneware Jug with Impressed: Three-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Impressed Diamond Decoration, Stamped "CHARLESTOWN", Frederick Carpenter, Charlestown, MA, early 19th century, ovoid jug with heavily-tooled spout, decorated across

0009: CHARLESTOWN (Mass.) Stoneware Jug with ImpressedEst. $100-$200

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Rare T. CRAFTS & CO. / WHATELY, MA Stoneware Jug with: Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Ochre Floral Decoration, Stamped "T. CRAFTS & CO. / WHATELY", MA origin, circa 1835, ovoid jug with tooled spout, decorated with a large brushed tulip in

0010: Rare T. CRAFTS & CO. / WHATELY, MA Stoneware Jug withEst. $300-$500

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ORCUTT AND WAIT / WHATELY Ovoid Stoneware Jar: Scarce Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar, Stamped "ORCUTT AND WAIT / WHATELY", Massachusetts origin, circa 1815-1817, ovoid jar with heavily-tooled shoulder and applied lug handles, featuring the large,

0011: ORCUTT AND WAIT / WHATELY Ovoid Stoneware JarEst. $200-$400

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Very Rare Molded Stoneware Pitcher and Soap Dish,: Extremely Rare Molded Stoneware Pitcher and Soap Dish, Amos Seavey, Chelsea, Suffolk County, MA, circa 1850, octagonal, salt-glazed pitcher with spurred handle and relief decoration throughout,

0012: Very Rare Molded Stoneware Pitcher and Soap Dish,Est. $600-$800

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Exceptional CHARLESTOWN Stoneware Keg w/ Elaborate: Monumental Eight-Gallon Stoneware Keg-Form Display Cooler with Incised Bird and Floral Motifs Decoration Flanked by Cobalt Butterflies, Stamped "CHARLESTOWN", MA origin, circa 1840, large-sized,

0013: Exceptional CHARLESTOWN Stoneware Keg w/ ElaborateEst. $5,000-$8,000

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5 Gal. Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Profuse Cobalt: Outstanding Five-Gallon Stoneware Water Cooler with Profuse Cobalt Floral Decoration, probably Barnabus Edmands, Charlestown, MA, circa 1860, ovoid form with tooled banding and stepped bunghole, the

0014: 5 Gal. Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Profuse CobaltEst. $600-$1,000

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Fine Small-Sized Stoneware Jug Marked TAUNTON, probably: Fine and Rare Small-Sized Stoneware Jug, Stamped "TAUNTON", probably J.W. Ingell & Co., Taunton, MA, circa 1835-1845, ovoid jug with tooled shoulder, squared spout, and applied strap handle,

0015: Fine Small-Sized Stoneware Jug Marked TAUNTON, probablyEst. $150-$250

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Lot of Two: EDMANDS & CO. Stoneware Jugs with: Two Stoneware Jugs with Cobalt Bird Decorations, Stamped "EDMANDS & CO.", Charlestown, MA, circa 1860, two-gallon and three-gallon examples, both with slip-trailed decoration of a spotted bird on a

0016: Lot of Two: EDMANDS & CO. Stoneware Jugs withEst. $150-$250

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Stoneware Crock w/ Stenciled Cobalt Shaking Hands: One-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Stenciled Cobalt Shaking Hands Decoration, attributed to Somerset Potters Works, Somerset, MA, circa 1875, cylindrical crock with rounded rim and applied lug handles,

0017: Stoneware Crock w/ Stenciled Cobalt Shaking HandsEst. $200-$300

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Stoneware Crock with Shaking Hands Decoration att.: One-Gallon Stoneware Crock with Stenciled Cobalt Shaking Hands Decoration, Somerset Potters Works, Somerset, MA, circa 1870, cylindrical crock with semi-rounded rim and applied lug handles, decorated

0018: Stoneware Crock with Shaking Hands Decoration att.Est. $200-$300

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Exceptional BAECHER / WINCHESTER Polychrome Redware: Rare and Important Shenandoah Valley Multi-Glazed Redware Vase, Stamped Twice "BAECHER / WINCHESTER, VA.", circa 1885, finely-potted vase with ovoid body, footed base, flared rim, and ribbed strap

0019: Exceptional BAECHER / WINCHESTER Polychrome RedwareEst. $6,000-$10,000

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Rare Redware Harvest Jug att. Anthony Baecher,: Rare Shenandoah Valley Redware Harvest Jug, attributed to Anthony Bacher, Winchester, VA, circa 1885, semi-ovoid form with heavily-ribbed handle, tubular pouring spout, and small vent hole at

0020: Rare Redware Harvest Jug att. Anthony Baecher,Est. $500-$1,000

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Shenandoah Valley Redware Sugar Bowl, attrib. Anthony: Shenandoah Valley Redware Sugar Bowl, attributed to Anthony Bacher, Winchester, VA, circa 1880, ovoid form with footed base, open loop handles, and tooling to midsection and rim, the surface covered

0021: Shenandoah Valley Redware Sugar Bowl, attrib. AnthonyEst. $400-$600

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Rare Redware Lamb Figure, J. Eberly & Co., Strasburg,: Shenandoah Valley Redware Lamb Doorstop, attributed to J. Eberly & Co., Strasburg, VA, late 19th century, molded in the form of a reclining lamb with well-detailed coat. Very light traces of old

0022: Rare Redware Lamb Figure, J. Eberly & Co., Strasburg,Est. $800-$1,200

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Outstanding "Made by C. F. Bell / Sept 19th 1884" JOHN: Outstanding and Very Rare Diminutive Glazed Redware Jug, Incised "Made by C.F. Bell / Sept. th 19 1884," Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO'", PA origin, 1884, ovoid jug with tall spout and applied

0023: Outstanding "Made by C. F. Bell / Sept 19th 1884" JOHNEst. $1,500-$2,500

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JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO Redware Jug with Sponged: Exceptional One-Gallon Redware Jug with Profuse Sponged Manganese Decoration, Stamped "JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO'," PA origin, circa 1850-1880, semi-ovoid jug with wide spout and applied strap handle,

0024: JOHN BELL / WAYNESBORO Redware Jug with SpongedEst. $800-$1,200

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Crocker Farm

Sparks, MD, United States

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An auction preview is held Friday, October 16, from 1-6pm at our historic gallery, the 1841 Gorsuch Barn, at 15900 York Rd, Sparks, MD 21152. The auction takes place Saturday, October 17, at 10am, and doors open at 8am--you can also preview lots at that time.

15900 York Road

Sparks, MD 21152

USA

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