July 21 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Rare and Important J. BURGER, JR. / ROCHESTER, NY

Rare and Important Large-Sized Edgefield, SC Stoneware

Exceptional Monumental Anna Pottery Stoneware Fair Jug

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Sparks, MD, United States

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July 21 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

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Our Summer 2018 sale covers a broad range of potting traditions and styles, with outstanding objects representing the East Coast from Massachusetts to Georgia, westward to Ohio and Illinois. Among the 450+ lots in this auction are a number of works considered "iconic" in American ceramics and folk art collecting circles. Many of these are entirely new discoveries, and others are works that have resurfaced after many years of enjoyment, or hiding in storage, in houses throughout the country. Highlights include: Lot 75, an Anna Pottery stoneware fair jug w/ profuse decoration. Lot 28, an important large-sized face jug, Edgefield, SC, circa 1845-65--one of the finest Edgefield face vessels ever to come to auction. Lot 1, an exceptional stoneware churn w/ cobalt lion decoration, Stamped "J. BURGER, JR. / ROCHESTER, N.Y.", c. 1885--among his finest works. Lots 29 and 30, monumental pieces by Lincoln County, NC master, Daniel Seagle. Lot 153, a historically-significant Civil War crock w/ eagle decoration, inscribed "WE ARE AFTER YOU", stamped "J.B. PFALTZGRAFF / YORK, PA." Lot 263, a stoneware spaniel doorstop, Greensboro, PA. Lot 265, a six-gallon jar inscribed "A. & W. B. / Greensboro, Pa / Oct. 9th 1863," by the Boughners. Lot 91, a Shenandoah Valley slip-decorated redware eagle vase by J. Eberly, Strasburg, VA, c. 1890. Lot 90, a Shenandoah Valley redware pitcher and bowl set, Strasburg, VA. Lot 23, a five-gallon stoneware starface churn stamped "T. HARRINGTON / LYONS", NY. Lot 11, a four-gallon double pheasant churn, stamped "J. & E. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT." Lot 10, an extremely rare "E. & L.P. NORTON / BENNINGTON, VT" stoneware potter's stamp. Lot 19, an elaborate stoneware deer churn stamped "FORT EDWARD POTTERY CO. / FT. EDWARD, N.Y." Lot 193, a presentation redware jar w/ incised bird decoration, dated July 3, 1835, by David Mandeville, Circleville, NY, 1835. Lot 112, a four-gallon angel crock stamped "W.A. MACQUOID & CO. ... NEW YORK."

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Fine and Unusual 1 Gal. Stoneware Jug Incised "H. F.,": Very Rare One-Gallon Stoneware Presentation Jug with Incised and Impressed Decoration, Inscribed "H.F.", Manhattan, NY origin, early 19th century, ovoid jug with heavily-tooled spout, decorated with

0121: Fine and Unusual 1 Gal. Stoneware Jug Incised "H. F.,"Est. US$800-US$1,200

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3 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Incised Decoration,: Three-Gallon Open-Handled Stoneware Jar with Incised Decoration, Manhattan, NY origin, early 19th century, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and open loop handles, decorated on the front and reverse

0122: 3 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Incised Decoration,Est. US$300-US$500

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Fine Stoneware Jug w. Watchspring Decoration, NYC or NJ: Fine One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Watchspring Decoration, Manhattan, NY or Cheesequake, NJ origin, third quarter 18th century, ovoid jug with ribbed strap handle, decorated on the front with

0123: Fine Stoneware Jug w. Watchspring Decoration, NYC or NJEst. US$400-US$600

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4 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Incised Floral Decoration,: Four-Gallon Open-Handled Stoneware Jar with Incised Floral Decoration, Manhattan, NY origin, early 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base, flared collar, and open loop handles, decorated on the

0124: 4 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Incised Floral Decoration,Est. US$400-US$600

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2 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Floral Decoration, probably: Two-Gallon Open-Handled Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Manhattan, NY origin, probably Crolius Family, circa 1800, ovoid jar with footed base, tooled shoulder, and open loop handles,

0125: 2 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Floral Decoration, probablyEst. US$200-US$300

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2 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Brushed Decoration att. C.: Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Drape Decoration, attributed to Clarkson Crolius, Sr., Manhattan, NY, circa 1820, ovoid jar with footed base, tooled shoulder, and open loop handles, decorated on

0126: 2 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Brushed Decoration att. C.Est. US$200-US$400

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Fine 1/2 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Impressed Design att.: Fine Half-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Coggled Drape Decoration, attributed to Clarkson Crolius, Sr., Manhattan, NY, circa 1800, ovoid jar with footed base, featuring a coggled drape motif extending

0127: Fine 1/2 Gal. Stoneware Jar with Impressed Design att.Est. US$400-US$600

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1/2 Gal. C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTUER / NEW-YORK Stoneware: Unusual One-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar with Incised Mathematics Problem, Stamped "C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTURER / NEW-YORK", circa 1820, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and applied lug handles,

0128: 1/2 Gal. C. CROLIUS / MANUFACTUER / NEW-YORK StonewareEst. US$300-US$500

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Small Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jar, TODE BROS / 272 BOWERY: Small-Sized Stoneware Jar, Stamped "TODE BROS / 272 BOWERY / NEW YORK" and "TB", circa 1860, cylindrical jar with rounded shoulder and semi-squared rim, the front impressed with "TODE BROS"

0129: Small Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jar, TODE BROS / 272 BOWERYEst. US$150-US$250

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WM-A' MACQUOID & CO / NEW-YORK / LITTLE WST 12TH ST.: Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "WM-A MACQUOID & CO / NEW-YORK / LITTLE WST 12TH ST.", circa 1870, cylindrical jar with flared collar and applied lug handles,

0130: WM-A' MACQUOID & CO / NEW-YORK / LITTLE WST 12TH ST.Est. US$200-US$300

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0131: Fine Stoneware Jug w/ Large Folky Incised Man's HeadEst. US$1,500-US$2,500

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Connecticut Stoneware Jug w/ Incised Decoration,: Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Elaborate Incised Floral Decoration, CT origin, possibly Daniel Goodale, Hartford, early 19th century, ovoid jug with heavily-tooled spout and footed base, decorated

0132: Connecticut Stoneware Jug w/ Incised Decoration,Est. US$300-US$500

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Very Rare Quart-Sized SWAN & STATES / STONINGTON, CT: Very Rare Quart-Sized Stoneware Pitcher, Stamped "SWAN & STATES / STONINGTON", CT origin, circa 1825, finely-potted ovoid pitcher with cylindrical collar and lightly-pinched pouring spout, the

0133: Very Rare Quart-Sized SWAN & STATES / STONINGTON, CTEst. US$300-US$500

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Very Rare W. STATES, Stonington, CT Quart-Sized: Very Rare Small-Sized Stoneware Jug, Stamped "W. STATES", William States, Stonington, CT, circa 1811-1823, ovoid jug with tooled spout, impressed with the scarce Stonington, CT maker's mark, "W.

0134: Very Rare W. STATES, Stonington, CT Quart-SizedEst. US$400-US$600

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Lot of Two: Rare KNOWELS & STATES / NEW LONDON, CT: Two Rare Pieces of Connecticut Stoneware, circa 1800-1830, an extremely two-gallon jug with cobalt-highlighted maker's mark and handle terminals, stamped "KNOWELS & STATES", New London, CT origin,

0135: Lot of Two: Rare KNOWELS & STATES / NEW LONDON, CTEst. US$400-US$600

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Rare SMITH & DAY / NORWALK, CONN. Stoneware Bottle: Rare Salt-Glazed Stoneware Bottle, Stamped "SMITH & DAY MANUFACTURERS, / NORWALK, CON", mid 19th century, cylindrical form with sloped shoulder and tapered spout molding, the shoulder impressed with

0136: Rare SMITH & DAY / NORWALK, CONN. Stoneware BottleEst. US$150-US$250

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Rare SMITH & DAY / NORWALK Stoneware Inkwell: Extremely Rare Salt-Glazed Stoneware Inkwell, Stamped "SMITH & DAY / NORWALK", CT origin, circa 1840, cylindrical form with footed base, tooled rim, and central ink reservoir surrounded by three

0137: Rare SMITH & DAY / NORWALK Stoneware InkwellEst. US$600-US$1,000

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Rare A. E. SMITH & SONS / PECK SLIP, NY Stoneware: Very Rare Iron-Slip-Decorated Stoneware Ink Bottle, Stamped "THE A.E. SMITH'S SONS / POTTERY CO. / 68 PECK SLIP, N.Y.", circa 1875, small-sized, cylindrical bottle with tapered shoulder and squared

0138: Rare A. E. SMITH & SONS / PECK SLIP, NY StonewareEst. US$150-US$250

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Rare SMITH & DAY / NORWALK, CONN. Stoneware Pitcher: Rare One-Gallon Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "SMITH & DAY / NORWALK, CONN.", circa 1843-1847, ovoid pitcher with pinched spout and tall collar with tooled accents, the

0139: Rare SMITH & DAY / NORWALK, CONN. Stoneware PitcherEst. US$800-US$1,200

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SMITH & DAY / NORWALK, CONN. Stoneware Jar with Bold: One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "SMITH & DAY, / MANUFACTURERS, / NORWALK, CON.", mid 19th century, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder and squared rim, decorated with

0140: SMITH & DAY / NORWALK, CONN. Stoneware Jar with BoldEst. US$200-US$300

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Rare 2 Gal. A. E. SMITH / NORWALK Stoneware Jar with X: Extremely Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt X Decoration, Stamped "A.E. SMITH / NORWALK", CT origin, circa 1830, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, tall collar, and applied lug handles,

0141: Rare 2 Gal. A. E. SMITH / NORWALK Stoneware Jar with XEst. US$500-US$800

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Rare 4 Gal. SMITH & DAY / NORWALK, CONN. Stoneware: Rare Four-Gallon Stoneware Water Cooler with Cobalt Foliate Decoration, Stamped "SMITH & DAY, / MANUFACTURERS, / NORWALK, CON.", circa 1843-1847, ovoid form with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim,

0142: Rare 4 Gal. SMITH & DAY / NORWALK, CONN. StonewareEst. US$300-US$500

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2 Gal. SMITH & DAY / NORWALK Stoneware Churn: Unusual Two-Gallon Stoneware Churn, Stamped "SMITH & DAY / NORWALK", CT origin, circa 1840, tapered churn with tooled shoulder and applied lug handles, featuring cobalt highlights to the maker's mark

0143: 2 Gal. SMITH & DAY / NORWALK Stoneware ChurnEst. US$100-US$200

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SMITH & DAY / NORWALK 3 Gal. Stoneware Jar: Three-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar, Stamped "SMITH & DAY / NORWALK", CT origin, circa 1843-1847, ovoid jar with footed base, tooled shoulder, and applied lug handles, decorated with a

0144: SMITH & DAY / NORWALK 3 Gal. Stoneware JarEst. US$150-US$300

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