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Lot 303:
Description
Attractive 19th century salt-glazed stoneware crock featuring a bold, freehand cobalt decoration in a classic spiral and foliate motif. The design is fluid and confident, with strong contrast against the warm buff stoneware body. The crock stands approximately 10 inches tall with applied lug handles and a dark Albany slip glazed interior. The form is straight-sided with a slightly rolled rim, exhibiting light kiln freckles and natural firing variation consistent with period production. Unmarked example. Base shows old pencil notations likely from a prior collection. No major cracks observed in the provided images; typical minor surface wear and firing imperfections present. A clean and visually appealing example of American utilitarian stoneware, displaying the restrained yet expressive cobalt decoration collectors appreciate.
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