July 18 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Extremely Important West Troy, NY Elephant Crock

Important Andrew Uhler 1803 Sgraffito Redware Plate w/

Extremely Important TYLER & DILLON / ALBANY Stoneware

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Sparks, MD, United States

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July 18 American Stoneware & Redware Pottery

Crocker Farm

Our Summer 2015 auction is a landmark sale featuring over 500 diverse lots of American ceramics, including a number of important new discoveries and numerous museum-quality examples. A number of pieces in this auction are considered iconic in form or decoration, objects which transcend stoneware collecting into the greater realms of Americana and Folk Art.

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Extremely Important West Troy, NY Elephant Crock: Exceedingly Rare and Important Four-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Large Cobalt Elephant Decoration, Stamped "WEST TROY / N.Y. / POTTERY", New York State origin, circa 1880, cylindrical jar with rounded

0001: Extremely Important West Troy, NY Elephant CrockEst. US$20,000-US$30,000

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Five-Gallon West Troy, NY Stoneware Bird Jug: Five-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Large Cobalt Bird-on-Leaf Decoration, attributed to West Troy Pottery, West Troy, NY, circa 1875, semi-ovoid jug with tooled spout and applied handle, decorated with a

0002: Five-Gallon West Troy, NY Stoneware Bird JugEst. US$600-US$1,000

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Four-Gallon Albany Stoneware Bird Jug, probably R.: Fine Four-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Elaborate Cobalt Bird-on-Stump Decoration, Albany, NY origin, probably R. O'Connell Pottery, circa 1860, cylindrical jug with squared spout and applied handle,

0003: Four-Gallon Albany Stoneware Bird Jug, probably R.Est. US$500-US$800

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Exceptional BOSTON Stoneware Jug w/ Impressed Large and: Exceptional Large-Sized Stoneware Jug with Impressed Double-Fish Decoration, Stamped "BOSTON," Jonathan Fenton, Boston, MA, late 18th century, approximately three-gallon, highly-ovoid jug with ribbed

0004: Exceptional BOSTON Stoneware Jug w/ Impressed Large andEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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

0005: Very Rare Jonathan Fenton, BOSTON Stoneware Jug w/Est. US$800-US$1,200

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Very Rare ORCUTT AND WAIT / WHATELY Stoneware Jug w/: Very Rare and Important New England Stoneware Jug with Incised Foliate Decoration, Stamped "ORCUTT & WAIT / WHATELY", Massachusetts origin, circa 1815-1817, approximately one-and-a-half-gallon, ovoid

0006: Very Rare ORCUTT AND WAIT / WHATELY Stoneware Jug w/Est. US$1,000-US$1,500

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CHARLESTOWN (Boston) Ovoid Stoneware Jug: One-Gallon Stoneware Jug, Stamped "CHARLESTOWN", Barnabus Edmands, Charlestown, MA, circa 1830, ovoid jug with tooled shoulder, rounded spout, and applied handle, impressed with Charlestown maker's

0007: CHARLESTOWN (Boston) Ovoid Stoneware JugEst. US$75-US$150

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EDMANDS & CO. Stoneware Jar w/ Slip-Trailed Floral: Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "EDMANDS & CO", Charlestown, MA origin, circa 1860, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, flattened rim, and applied lug handles, decorated

0008: EDMANDS & CO. Stoneware Jar w/ Slip-Trailed FloralEst. US$200-US$300

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Stoneware Pitcher w/ Slip-Trailed Leaf, att. Edmands: One-Gallon Stoneware Pitcher with Cobalt Leaf Decoration, attributed to the Edmands Pottery, Charlestown, MA, circa 1860, ovoid-based pitcher with tooled midsection, tall flaring collar, and applied

0009: Stoneware Pitcher w/ Slip-Trailed Leaf, att. EdmandsEst. US$100-US$200

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Exceptional Bulbous Stoneware Water Cooler w/ Impressed: Rare Five-Gallon Open-Handled Stoneware Water Cooler with Elaborate Impressed Decoration, possibly Charlestown Area, MA origin, early 19th century, highly-ovoid cooler with open loop handles, tooled

0010: Exceptional Bulbous Stoneware Water Cooler w/ ImpressedEst. US$1,000-US$2,000

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OTTMAN BROS. / FORT EDWARD, NY Stoneware Boston: Two-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jug with Boston Advertising, Stamped "OTTMAN BRO'S / FORT EDWARD, N.Y.", circa 1875, cylindrical jug with tall spout and applied handle, featuring the

0011: OTTMAN BROS. / FORT EDWARD, NY Stoneware BostonEst. US$150-US$250

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Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration: Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Northeastern U.S. origin, third quarter 19th century, squat-shaped jug with tapered spout and applied handle, decorated with a brushed stem

0012: Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral DecorationEst. US$100-US$200

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Ovoid Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration: One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Northeastern U.S. origin, circa 1825-1840, ovoid jug with tooled spout and applied handle, decorated with a brushed stylized tulip. Wear and a

0013: Ovoid Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral DecorationEst. US$75-US$150

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Monumental GOODWIN & WEBSTER / HARTFORD Stoneware Keg: Monumental Ten-Gallon Stoneware Water Cooler with Incised Floral Decoration, Stamped "GOODWIN & WEBSTER / HARTFORD", CT origin, circa 1815, large-sized, keg-form cooler with recessed top, tooled and

0014: Monumental GOODWIN & WEBSTER / HARTFORD Stoneware KegEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Very Rare S. T. BREWER / NEW LONDON, CT Stoneware Jug: Rare One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Incised Leaf Decoration, Stamped "S.T. BREWER / NEW LONDON," CT origin, circa 1828-1830, ovoid jug with footed base, rounded spout, and heavily-tooled shoulder, the

0015: Very Rare S. T. BREWER / NEW LONDON, CT Stoneware JugEst. US$500-US$800

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Outstanding attrib. Abraham Mead Stoneware Jug w/: Very Rare and Important Half-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Elaborate Cobalt Watchspring, Stylized Grape, and "Fish Scale" Decorations, attributed to Abraham Mead, Greenwich, CT, circa 1790, squat-shaped,

0016: Outstanding attrib. Abraham Mead Stoneware Jug w/Est. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Loop-Handled Dotted Stoneware Jar, att. Abraham Mead,: Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Spotted Cobalt Decoration, attributed to Abraham Mead, Greenwich, CT, late 18th century, ovoid form with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles,

0017: Loop-Handled Dotted Stoneware Jar, att. Abraham Mead,Est. US$200-US$300

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Unusual Ovoid Stoneware Jar with Wavy Decoration: Unusual Ovoid Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Wavy Line Decoration, Northeastern U.S. origin, circa 1815, approximately, one-gallon, ovoid jar with heavily-tooled shoulder and semi-rounded rim, decorated

0018: Unusual Ovoid Stoneware Jar with Wavy DecorationEst. US$100-US$200

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Attrib. Smith & Day, Norwalk, CT Stoneware Jar w/ 1840: Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration and 1840 Date, attributed to Smith & Day, Norwalk, CT, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and applied lug handles, decorated across the midsection

0019: Attrib. Smith & Day, Norwalk, CT Stoneware Jar w/ 1840Est. US$300-US$500

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Attrib. Smith & Day, Norwalk, CT Stoneware Jar w/ 1838: Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration and 1838 Date, attributed to Smith & Day, Norwalk, CT, 1838, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and applied lug handles, decorated with a stylized,

0020: Attrib. Smith & Day, Norwalk, CT Stoneware Jar w/ 1838Est. US$250-US$350

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SMITH & DAY / NORWALK Decorated Ovoid Stoneware Jug: One-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jug, Stamped "SMITH & DAY / NORWALK", CT origin, circa 1840, ovoid jug with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded spout, and applied handle, decorated with brushed swags

0021: SMITH & DAY / NORWALK Decorated Ovoid Stoneware JugEst. US$150-US$250

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A.E. SMITH & SONS / MANUFACTURERS / 38 Peck Slip, N.Y.: One-and-a-Half-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "A.E. SMITH & SONS, / MANUFACTURERS, / 38 Peck Slip, N.Y.", circa 1860, cylindrical jar with rounded shoulder and flared

0022: A.E. SMITH & SONS / MANUFACTURERS / 38 Peck Slip, N.Y.Est. US$100-US$200

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W. A. MACQUOID New York City Stoneware Jar w/ Floral: Three-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "W.A. MACQUOID & CO. / POTTERY WORKS / LITTLE 12TH ST, / NEW YORK", circa 1870, cylindrical jar with rounded shoulder, applied lug

0023: W. A. MACQUOID New York City Stoneware Jar w/ FloralEst. US$200-US$300

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L. LEHMAN & CO. New York City 1 1/2 Gal. Stoneware Jar: One-and-a-Half-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "L LEHMAN & CO. / WEST 12 ST. N Y", circa 1860, semi-ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, flared rim, and applied lug handles,

0024: L. LEHMAN & CO. New York City 1 1/2 Gal. Stoneware JarEst. US$150-US$250

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An auction preview is held Friday, July 17, from 1-6pm at our historic gallery, the 1841 Gorsuch Barn, at 15900 York Rd, Sparks, MD 21152. The auction takes place Saturday, July 18, at 10am, and doors open at 8am--you can also preview lots at that time.

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