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1 $1,350 Thumbs/tn_Lot1.jpg $600 T. W. 4 gallon ovoid crock decorated with an incised and blue accented 4 petal, ribbed flower. Attributed to the New Jersey maker, Thomas Warne, who married a daughter of the early American potter, James Morgan. He operated his business around 1800 in South Amboy, N. J. Extremely rare, early, short-lived mark on a nice example.

ALTHOUGH MARKED, THE ATTRIBUTION OF THIS PIECE COULD BE WRONG. THE PIECE COULD BE OF MIDWEST OR MID-SOUTH ORIGIN DUE TO THE FORM, COLOR AND CHARACTERISTICS. THE PIECE IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RESERVE.

There is some old staining and chipping at the extended rim. 15" 1800

2 $375 Thumbs/tn_Lot2.jpg $200 Unsigned approximate 2 gallon ovoid crock. Decorated with impressed medallions front and back. Center of impression is an 8-petal flower. Also incised lines all around the shoulder. Attributed to Old Bridge, N. J.

Mottled color and minor clay separation at the rim and ears, in the making. Surface roughness around the base and there is a surface chip at the rim. 12" 1830

3 $325 Thumbs/tn_Lot3.jpg $250 EATON & STOUT WASHINGTON 2 gallon ovoid jug. Blue accents at the maker's mark and handles. Simple brushed plume on the front. Uncommon short lived South River, N. J. potter.

Some staining and stone pings (one in the flower) and stack marks at the shoulder. "N" in Washington not impressed in maker's mark. 13" 1835

4 $275 Thumbs/tn_Lot4.jpg $150 ELIZTOWN N. J. approximate 2 gallon ovoid crock. Decorated on the front and back with blue daubed accent bands at the shoulder. Another short-lived early New Jersey potter.

There is a tight crack at the rim to the left of the maker's mark. Stack marks and glaze burn occurred in the kiln. 12 1/2" 1835

5 $190 Thumbs/tn_Lot5.jpg $90 Unsigned approximate 1 1/2 gallon ovoid cream pot. Brushed blue dotted swag designs on the front. NYC or NJ origin.

Kiln burns and stone ping at the base in the making, old surface roughness all around the rim. 9" 1830

6 $150 Thumbs/tn_Lot6.jpg $40 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon ovoid crock with simple brushed flower décor. Probably Hudson Valley, New York origin.

Very old surface roughness at the rim, glaze pitting on the front right and back. Some staining from use. 9 1/2" 1830

7 $2,000 Thumbs/tn_Lot7.jpg $300 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon ovoid jug. Wonderful deep blue incised and blue accent flower. Early NYC or NJ origin.

Clay separation at the base of the handle. Minor glaze flaw at the base on the front. All occurring when made. 12" 1810

8 $525 Thumbs/tn_Lot8.jpg $200 One gallon ovoid jug impressed and blue accented, "WINE" at the shoulder below the impressed gallon designation. Reeded neck, typical of early NYC makers.

Glaze burns and minor imperfections in the making. Clay separation at the top of the handle, also occurring when made. Some staining from use. 11 1/2" 1810

9 $110 Thumbs/tn_Lot9.jpg $90 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon ovoid jug with brushed blue dragonfly design. Blue accents at the handle. Probably Hudson River Valley, NY origin.

Stack mark on the right side in the making. Minor surface chipping at the spout. 10" 1830

10 $190 Thumbs/tn_Lot10.jpg $100 TYLER & DILLON ALBANY 2 gallon ovoid jug. Blue wash at maker's mark and brushed "2" on the front.

Dry glaze in the making with some staining from use. 14 1/2" 1825

11 $300 Thumbs/tn_Lot11.jpg $150 N. CLARK ATHENS approximate 1 gallon ovoid jug. Blue plume frames the blued maker's mark. Additional blue accent at the handle.

Mottled clay color and stack mark in the making. 11" 1820

12 $275 Thumbs/tn_Lot12.jpg $200 DILLON HENRY & PORTER ALBANY approximate 1 gallon ovoid jug. Large brushed blue flower décor with blue at the maker's mark. Rare, short-lived New York pottery.

Stack marks, misshapen, and glaze drip all occurred in the making. 10 1/2" 1835

13 $450 Thumbs/tn_Lot13.jpg $100 L. NORTON & CO BENNINGTON Approximate 2 gallon ovoid crock. Brushed plume frames the maker's mark, additional blue accents at the ears.

Interior lime staining. There is a chip at the rim above the right ear. Minor glaze imperfections in the making. 10 1/2" 1830

14 $130 Thumbs/tn_Lot14.jpg $90 STEDMAN & SEYMOUR NEW HAVEN approximate 3 gallon ovoid jug. Blue accents at the maker's mark and handle. Uncommon short-lived CT pottery.

Stained with minor surface chipping at the spout and base. 15" 1832

15 $2,300 Thumbs/tn_Lot15.jpg $1500 Unsigned 3 gallon tall ovoid jar with deeply incised blue designs all around. One side has a wonderful long necked & long tailed bird perched on a branch. The other side has a much different bird with a large tail and looking forward. There are deep blue incised swag designs under the ears. Impressed gallon designation under one ear. Probably Hudson River Valley, NY origin.

Large chip at the base and some surface chips at the rim. There is a very tight old line at the base under one ear. Some surface roughness at the base. 15" 1820

16 $825 Thumbs/tn_Lot16.jpg $600 CHARLESTOWN 3 gallon ovoid jug. Deep blue brushed plumes below the impressed and blue accented maker's mark. Probably a one of a kind commemorative as the piece is hand incised and blue accented at the spout, "1840". Possibly some major event in the life of Barnabas Edmand, the potter and owner.

Old chip at the bottom on the back. 16" 1840

17 $170 Thumbs/tn_Lot17.jpg $90 GOODWIN & WEBSTER approximate 2 gallon tall ovoid jar. Blue wash at the maker's mark and ears.

Glaze burn/stack marks in the making. 13" 1820

18 $100 Thumbs/tn_Lot18.jpg $60 Unsigned tall 3 gallon ovoid jug. Finished in a 2-toned tan/brown glaze. Impressed "3" at the shoulder.

Old chip at the base on the right side. Origin difficult to determine. Great decorative form and color. 16" 1800

19 $475 Thumbs/tn_Lot19.jpg $150 R. L. FENTON & CO EAST DORSET 2 gallon ovoid jar. Blue wash at the maker's mark above a brushed blue flower. Fairly uncommon maker.

Minor surface chip at the interior and exterior rim. Misshapen and mottled clay glaze color in the making. 11" 1830

20 $1,050 Thumbs/tn_Lot20.jpg $600 RARE small less than 1 quart ovoid jug. Blue circle design at the shoulder. "Watch spring" accents at the shoulder around the handle. Attributed to Captain James Morgan, Chesequake, NJ.

Dark clay color, stack marks, dimpled glaze, all occurred in the making. There are some old chips at the base on the back. 8" 1800

21 $200 Thumbs/tn_Lot21.jpg $100 Unsigned 2 gallon advertising jug. In dark blue script, "Seth B. Spanton/Cor./B. Way & Washington St/Paterson/NJ".

Stone ping at the spout. There is a tight glaze line off that stone ping. Some staining from use. 14" 1880

22 $325 Thumbs/tn_Lot22.jpg $100 Unsigned 2 gallon advertising jug. In dark blue script, "Lobb & Courtwright/Genl Merchandise/& Crockery". Probably a New Jersey vendor.

Stained, and there is a surface chip at the spout, both minor. 14" 1880

23 $150 Thumbs/tn_Lot26.jpg $100 Unsigned approximate 2 gallon Bristol glaze advertising jug. In dark blue script, "M H Haussling/134-138 N. J. R. R. Ave/Newark/NJ".

Stack mark at the "N" in NJ. Minor staining and surface chips at the spout. 13 1/2" 1880

24 $190 Thumbs/tn_Lot23.jpg $100 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon Bristol glaze advertising jug. In dark blue script, "Jos. David./121 First St/Elizabeth/N.J.".

There are a couple of glaze flecks in the spout. Minor age crazing to the glaze. 11" 1880

25 $625 Thumbs/tn_Lot24.jpg $100 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon Bristol glaze advertising jug. In dark blue script, "Mountain Spring/Distilling Co/J. N. Sharp & Co Prop's/Chester/N. J.".

Stone ping and surface chips at the spout. 11" 1880

26 $300 Thumbs/tn_Lot25.jpg $100 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon Bristol glaze advertising jug. In dark blue script, "W. H. Errickson/White Hall/N. J.". Impressed at the base on the front, "Case's Pure Cider Vinegar/Clover Hill/Hunterdon Co, N. J".

Clay separation at the handle, dry glaze, and stack marks - all in the making. There are filled surface chips at the spout. 11" 1880

27 $500 Thumbs/tn_Lot27_1.jpg $100 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon Bristol glaze advertising jug. In dark blue script, "Alpha Supply Co/Alpha/N. J.".

Minor age crazing to the glaze. 11" 1880

28 $250 Thumbs/tn_Lot28_1.jpg $80 Unsigned approximate 1/2 gallon Bristol glaze advertising jug. Stamped "Registered", then in blue script, "S. Spitzer,/Cor. Smith & State/Perth Amboy/N. J.".

Stained and age crazing to the glaze. There is a small impact spot at the shoulder above the "S" in S. Spitzer. 9 1/2" 1890

29 $40 Thumbs/tn_Lot29_1.jpg $40 Unsigned approximate 1/2 gallon Bristol glaze advertising jug. In dark blue script, "B. L. Williams/West Orange/N. J.". Impressed at the base on the front, "Case's Pure Cider Vinegar/Clover Hill/Hunterdon Co, N. J".

Surface chips at the spout on the front. The handle is missing. 9 1880

30 $475 Thumbs/tn_Lot30_1.jpg $90 Unsigned approximate 1/2 gallon Bristol glaze advertising jug. In dark blue script, "Fischler & Co/166 Broadway/South Amboy/N. J.".

Overglaze at the shoulder and there is a clay separation at the base, both occurred when made. 9" 1880

31 $275 Thumbs/tn_Lot31_1.jpg $100 Unsigned approximate 1/2 gallon straight sided stoneware bowl or pail. In blue script, "R. Kroener & Sons Grocers".

Old worn smooth interior and exterior surface chips at the rim. There are small tight lines at the rim on the back and left front. 4" X 8" 1870

32 $350 Thumbs/tn_Lot32_1.jpg $150 Unsigned tall 3 gallon jug. Decorated with a great blue slip and brushed stylized flower. New York state origin. Additional blue at the handle.

There is a minor glaze drip on the front and a clay separation at the handle, both occurred in the making. Long old chip at the bottom on the back. 17" 1870

33 $800 Thumbs/tn_Lot33_1.jpg $150 M. WOODRUF CORTLAND 3 gallon jug decorated with ribbed and dotted snowflake design. Uncommon large size from this factory. Blue at the maker's mark.

Minor staining, signs of an old red overpaint. 15" 1870

34 $850 Thumbs/tn_Lot34_1.jpg $250 JOHN BURGER ROCHESTER 3 gallon jug. Nice example of their detailed double flower decoration. Blue at the maker's mark.

There is a stone ping on the front that just touches the design. 16 1/2" 1865

35 $250 Thumbs/tn_Lot35.jpg $150 BELMONT AVE POTTERY 3 gallon jug. Decorated with a signature New Jersey bird design.

Overglazed in the making below the bird and on the left side. Minor stone ping below the tail in the making. Some staining from use and old chipping around the bottom. 15 1/2" 1880

36 $90 Thumbs/tn_Lot36.jpg $40 FULPER BROS FLEMINGTON NJ 3 gallon jug. Decorated with a slip blue Norton style floral spray.

Dry glaze in the making. There is a tight, spidering crack up from the bottom on the left. Signs of different overpaints. Surface roughness at the spout. 15 1/2" 1885

37 $250 Thumbs/tn_Lot37_1.jpg $100 WMA MACQUOID & CO NEW YORK LITTLE WEST 12TH ST 3 gallon jug. Decorated with a simple brushed bouquet of flowers.

Dry glaze and minor staining. 15 1/2" 1870

38 $80 Thumbs/tn_Lot38_2.jpg $80 A. J. BUTLER MANUFACTURER NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 2 gallon jug. Decorated with simple and lightly applied brush blue accents.

Some staining from use. 13 1/2" 1865

39 $325 Thumbs/tn_Lot39_1.jpg $150 Unsigned 2 gallon advertising jug with brushed flower design attributed to N. Clark Athen, NY. Additional ochre accents at the shoulder. Impressed at the shoulder, "Wey & Canelle/Druggists/Catskill, NY".

There is some blistering to the blue cobalt. Stack marks at the shoulder, including the L in Catskill. Both occurred in the making. There are a few minor surface chips at the base. 15" 1850

40 $500 Thumbs/tn_Lot40_1.jpg $100 W. H. FARRAR & CO GEDDES NY 6 gallon butter churn. Thick blue, large dotted triple flower fills the front of this large piece. Blue at the maker's mark.

There is a tight stabilized jagged crack on the front that starts above the left ear and runs thru the flower. There is another jagged stabilized crack at the bottom on the back. Short line above the right ear. Filled stone ping under the right ear. Other

41 $100 Thumbs/tn_Lot41.jpg $100 Unsigned 2 gallon beehive shaped jug. Probably Butler, NJ origin. Stylized gallon designation and lots of blue accents at the handle.

Kiln burns in the making. 10 1/2" 1865

42 $250 Thumbs/tn_Lot42.jpg $90 HAXSTUN OTTMAN FORT EDWARD NY approximate 1 gallon jug with stylized plume design. Blue wash at the maker's mark.

There is some roughness at the spout. Some staining from use. 11" 1870

43 $225 Thumbs/tn_Lot43.jpg $50 EDMANDS & CO approximate 1 gallon jug with dotted vine design.

Stone ping and stained spot on the right side. 12" 1870

44 $190 Thumbs/tn_Lot44.jpg $50 O. H. SMITH & BRO FLEMINGTON N. J. approximate 1 gallon jug with dotted plume design. Short lived late New Jersey potter mark.

Stained and faint signs of a red overpaint on the front that framed the design. 11" 1890

45 $140 Thumbs/tn_Lot45.jpg $100 N. A. WHITE & SON UTICA NY approximate 1 gallon jug with long stemmed flower design.

Glaze burn, drip, and stack marks all occurred when made. 11" 1870

46 $70 Thumbs/tn_Lot46.jpg $70 WHITES UTICA approximate 1 gallon jug with simple plume design.

Glaze burn and stack marks occurred in the making. Surface roughness at the spout. 11" 1865

47 $225 Thumbs/tn_Lot47.jpg $90 WME WARNER WEST TROY 1 gallon jug. Decorated with a stylized tornado/snowflake design.

Stained. There is a large surface chip at the spout. There is an under the glaze chip at the base on the front. 10" 1850

48 $525 Thumbs/tn_Lot48_1.jpg $200 BURGER & LANG ROCHESTER NY approximate 1 gallon pitcher. Ribbed triple leaf decorated the front. Light blue wash at the maker's mark.

Surface chips at the spout. There is a large chip at the rim on the left. Two other minor chips at the rim. Some staining from use. 11 1/2" 1870

49 $425 Thumbs/tn_Lot49.jpg $90 C. HAIDLE & CO UNION POTTERY NEWARK N. J. 1 1/2 gallon cake crock with triple flower design.

There is blister to the thick blue cobalt application. Tight line up from the bottom on the back. Some staining from use. 7 1/2" 1880

50 $150 Thumbs/tn_Lot50.jpg $40 Unsigned 1 1/2 gallon crock with simple brushed flower on one side. "1 1/2" on the opposite. New Jersey origin.

There is a minor old interior rim chip. 8" 1865

51 $100 Thumbs/tn_Lot51.jpg $30 MULLEN & CONNOLLY MANUFACTURERS, NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. 2 gallon crock. Decorated with a simple brushed flower. The name is lightly impressed with the gallon designation on the back side.

Dark color and clay separation lines at the rim on the back and above the right ear. There is a glaze spider in front of the right ear. Some staining from use. 9" 1875

52 $90 Thumbs/tn_Lot52.jpg $20 Unsigned 1 1/2 gallon crock with brushed flower design on one side. Gallon designation on the opposite. New Jersey origin.

Some staining from use. Stack mark on the back. There is a short hairline on the front that occurred in the making. 8 1/2" 1875

53 $275 Thumbs/tn_Lot53.jpg $150 RIEDINGER & CAIRE POUGHKEEPSIE N. Y. 3 gallon crock. Decorated with signature bird design.

Minor staining. There is a chip at the rim and there is an X-shaped spider line, both on the back. 10" 1870

54 $400 Thumbs/tn_Lot54_1.jpg $200 WEST TROY POTTERY 3 gallon crock. Decorated with signature bird design.

Nice example. Some minor staining from use. 10 1/2" 1880

55 $60 Thumbs/tn_Lot55.jpg $10 J. M. PRUDEN MANUFACTURER ELIZABETH N. J. 3 gallon crock with brushed double flower design.

There is a burn mark on the front, under the glaze and pitting below the flower. Surface chips all around the rim. Tight line at the rim on the back. 9 1/2" 1870

56 $400 Thumbs/tn_Lot56_1.jpg $250 Unsigned 2 gallon cake crock with brushed flowers all around. Blue accents at the ears. Gallon designation is stamped under one ear. The lid is a good fit and color, but not original.

There is some lime staining, mostly on the interior. Very minor glaze spidering at the base, in the making. 8" X 12" 1850

57 $250 Thumbs/tn_Lot57_1.jpg $100 RARE Unsigned approximate 1/2 gallon cylinder shaped preserve jar with brushed swags at the shoulder. Incised and blue accented, "Boat Market" horizontally on one side. Probably PA or Virginia origin.

Dark clay color. Clay separation at the bottom coming up to the left of "boat". Both occurred in the making. 8" 1850

58 $150 Thumbs/tn_Lot58_1.jpg $70 Unsigned approximate 1 quart cylinder shaped jar. There are 2 brushed large flowers on either side. Possibly Remmy Factory.

Very minor shallow surface chip at the rim. Glaze discoloration at the base, in the making. 7" 1850

59 $130 Thumbs/tn_Lot59_1.jpg $40 R. C. R. PHILA approximate 1 quart cylinder shaped jar with 4 brushed plumes.

Dark clay color in the making. The maker's mark is lightly impressed. There is an old tight line at the rim opposite the name, and another up from the base. Minor glaze spider and small shallow chip at the base to the left of the mark. 7 1/4" 1870

60 $40 Thumbs/tn_Lot60.jpg $20 Lot of three decorative utilitarian pieces. Two ink jars in a light brown glaze in good condition.

Small Ohio origin canning jar that has interior and exterior surface roughness at the rim. 7 1/2".

61 $1,350 Thumbs/tn_Lot61_1.jpg $300 Unsigned 2 gallon pitcher with long stemmed double flower design across the front. Gallon designation is stamped at the shoulder on the front. Additional brushed leaf design at the shoulder and additional accents at the handle.

Stack mark/glaze burn in the making on the front. Minor chip at the rim on the left. 13" 1850

62 $70 Thumbs/tn_Lot62.jpg $30 F. H. COWDEN HARRISBURG approximate 1 gallon jug with simple stenciled blue décor. Additional blue at the handle.

Glaze burn and a separation line in the middle of the handle both occurred when made. Some staining from use. 11" 1890

63 $650 Thumbs/tn_Lot63_1.jpg $150 COWDEN & WILCOX HARRISBURG PA 2 gallon preserve jar. Deep blue cherries and flowers decorate the front. Blue at the handle.

Dry/blister to the thick cobalt application, short, tight line above the left ear and minor glaze imperfections, all occurring when made. 11 1/2" 1870

64 $1,550 Thumbs/tn_Lot64.jpg $900 COWDEN & WILCOX HARRISBURG PA 2 gallon jug with signature man in the moon design.

There is a crow's foot glaze spider off a stone ping on the left side that has been touched up, but not in the blue. Also, professional restoration, the handle is replaced. Some staining from use. 13 1/2" 1870

65 $90 Thumbs/tn_Lot65.jpg $30 Lot of 2 approximate 1 gallon pieces in brown Albany glaze.

The first: Pot shaped handled pitcher with a lid. Very minor fleck in the glaze at the spout. Stone ping in the lid. 7"

The second: J. FISHER LYONS NY syrup jug with minor wear at the spout. 9". 1880

66 $70 Thumbs/tn_Lot66.jpg $20 Lot of 2 approximate 1 gallon syrup jugs.

The first: WHITES UTICA in a mottled manganese glaze. Potter's fingerprints in the bottom. 10"

The second: Unsigned, in a dark brown glaze. There is a small stone ping in the handle. 9". 1870

67 $70 Thumbs/tn_Lot67_1.jpg $20 Lot of 2.

The first: J. FISHER LYONS N. Y. approximate 1/2 gallon jug in a purple/brown glaze. Minor surface wear. 8"

The second: Approximate 1 gallon 3 paneled footwarmer with original metal screw spout. Impressed on the bottom, "Do Not Put On Hot Stove". Finished in a light brown glaze. 1880

68 $300 Thumbs/tn_Lot68_1.jpg $80 Unsigned approximate 1/2 gallon ovoid redware preserve jar. Finished in a warm orange/red applied glaze. New York or New England origin.

Worn smooth surface chips at the base and there is a surface chip at the rim. 8 1/2" 1830

69 $100 Thumbs/tn_Lot69_1.jpg $60 Unsigned approximate 1 1/2 gallon cylinder shaped redware preserve jar. Finished in a rich, red glaze with 3 faint manganese daubs on the body. Probably New England origin.

Worn smooth surface wear to glaze at the interior and exterior rim. 10" 1850

70 $90 Thumbs/tn_Lot70.jpg $80 Unsigned approximate 1 1/2 gallon cylinder shaped redware jar. Finished in a mottled red and manganese drip glaze. Also, three incised bands around the midsection. Probably New England origin.

Worn smooth surface wear to glaze at the interior and exterior rim. Also, there is an inbody horizontal clay separation line at the base about 3" long that occurred in the making. 10 1/2" 1850

71 $375 Thumbs/tn_Lot71_1.jpg $100 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon cylinder shaped redware jar. Finished in a great pumpkin, rust, and olive green applied glaze. Further accented with manganese daubs all around the body. Probably New England origin. Fitted with an early stoneware lid.

Old surface chip at the base and some lime staining. There is a short line and glaze wear at the rim from use. 10" 1850

72 $60 Thumbs/tn_Lot72.jpg $40 Unsigned approximate 2 gallon ovoid redware pot. Finished in a dry red glaze with manganese brushed wash at the rim. The interior is finished in a dark brown peppery glaze. Probably PA origin.

Glaze wear and interior stain from use. There is a very tight t-shaped faint line at the base. 9 1/2" 1850

73 $500 Thumbs/tn_Lot73_1.jpg $90 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon redware bowl with a formed pour spout. Finished inside and out with a great mottled burnt orange/red glaze.

Interior glaze wear and a great smooth feel to the exterior from years of use. Clay separation line at the interior rim in the making. 5" X 11 1/2" 1830

74 $425 Thumbs/tn_Lot74.jpg $80 Unsigned approximate 2 gallon red clay jug. Finished in a streaked olive green mottled alkaline glaze. Nice example of Southern States pottery.

Excellent. 14" 1880

75 $700 Thumbs/tn_Lot75_1.jpg $150 Blue and tan Bristol glazed large covered BREAD crock. Detailed relief pine tree all around with "BREAD" in a scrolled frame on the front. Matching lid in a relief wheat shaft design.

Body is excellent. Old 3" surface chip on the inside rim of the lid. 10 1/2" X 12" 1900

76 $300 Thumbs/tn_Lot76_1.jpg $100 Unsigned Saltglazed ring flask. Blue spot decoration all around and blue accent wash at elongated reeded neck. Probably early NY or NJ origin.

Tight freeze crack all around one side. The spout was probably broken off and glued in place. Such a rare, early decorated form it is well worth getting properly restored. 10 1/2" 1830

77 $675 Thumbs/tn_Lot77_1.jpg $200 Rare Unsigned miniature jug with blue wash at the handle and spout. Further decorated with an incised tree design on the front. Probably early New York City origin.

There is a glaze flaw in the making. Excellent. 5 1/4" 1800

78 $225 Thumbs/tn_Lot78.jpg $100 Hand thrown blue banded mug with pewter lid and eagle thumb lift. Unusual in that the Albany glaze interior is shallow, making the piece heavy with so much clay at the base. Probably early NY or NJ origin.

Old smooth chip at the bottom off a stone ping in the making. 6 1/2" 1830

79 $60 Thumbs/tn_Lot79.jpg $40 Small hand thrown barrel shaped Saltglaze mug. Decorated with 2 blue accent bands and incised zig-zag lines. Blue accented bulls eye design on the front. Probably NJ origin.

Minor age crazing to the glaze. 4" 1850

80 $225 Thumbs/tn_Lot80.jpg $40 Lot of 2 small stoneware pieces.

The first: Blue banded pitcher with brushed blue fruit design and "1/2" on the back near the handle. Possibly N. J. origin. Old interior chip at the spout. 5 1/2" tall. 1880.

The second: Squat ovoid jug with blue daubs at the shoulder and handle. Possibly Sea Grove, N. C. origin. Excellent. 5". 1920.

81 $625 Thumbs/tn_Lot81_1.jpg $20 Glazed pottery flower frog. Traces of an ink stamp on the bottom attributed to the Fulper Factory.

Excellent. Probably early 20th century. 7 5/6" X 3 5/8"

82 $120 Thumbs/tn_Lot82_1.jpg $50 Small face jug in a mottled tan/green glaze. Broken china applied teeth. Maker's impressed stamp on the bottom can be partially read, "R. ???ERT/UHLEAST???/POTTERY". Name is also lightly impressed on the back, difficult to determine.

Excellent. Probably mid 20th century. 5 1/2"

83 $675 Thumbs/tn_Lot83_1.jpg $80 Tanware handled mug with a long stemmed ochre flower across the front. Additional ochre accents at the rim, base and handle. Western PA origin.

There is a clay separation line most noticeable on the inside. Also, there is a tight hairline across the bottom. Stone pings in the making. Some staining from use. 5 1/2" 1870

84 $160 Thumbs/tn_Lot84.jpg $50 Lot of 2 small pottery coin banks.

The first: In the form of a corked handled jug finished in a warm red wash. The piece is filled with pennies. We don't know how old they are or how many are in the bank. 5".

The second: Small finial clay bank in a dry glaze. Both late 19th century in good condition.

85 $40 Thumbs/tn_Lot85.jpg $40 Lot of 2 small stoneware bottles.

The first: Tan/white Bristol glaze. Impressed, "ALEXR FEYH/HOBOKEN/1873" at the shoulder. Pottery maker's mark in a small circle at the base on the left. Extensive surface chips at the bottom and spout. Stack mark to the

The second: Impressed and blue accented, "C. ARNOLD JR" at the shoulder. Minor flake spout under the spout. 6 1/2".

86 $225 Thumbs/tn_Lot86.jpg $30 Stoneware bottle with blue wash at the shoulder and spout. Impressed, "HANCOCK & MELVINS/BEER" at the shoulder.

Minor chip at the base on the back and the interior spout. 10 1/2"

87 $60 Thumbs/tn_Lot87.jpg $20 Stoneware bottle with blue wash at the neck. Impressed, "PFANNEBECKER" at the shoulder.

Stack marks and stone ping in the making. 10"

88 $90 Thumbs/tn_Lot88_1.jpg $50 Cylinder shaped handled bottle impressed, "T. KROMEICH/NEWARK" in a circle at the shoulder. Very rare New Jersey bottle.

The M, A, and R in Newark are pressed upside down. Minor surface roughness at the base. Stack mark/stone ping and glaze imperfections in the making. 9 3/4"

89 $30 Thumbs/tn_Lot89.jpg $10 WME WARNERS MANUFACTORY WEST TROY 2 gallon syrup jug in Albany glaze.

There are a few glaze flecks throughout and a chip in the spout. 15" 1850

90 $120 Thumbs/tn_Lot90.jpg $20 Lot of 8 dish shaped, knob handled lids for straight sided crocks. Various glazes.

All in good condition with some chipping. Outside diameters are: 13 1/4", 12 3/4", 11 1/2", 11", 10", 9 1/2", 8 3/4", 7 1/2".

91 $100 Thumbs/tn_Lot91.jpg $20 Miniature handled ovoid jug finished in a dry brown exterior glaze. Shiny Albany glazed interior. Probably NYS origin.

Excellent. 3 1/2" 1840

92 $200 Thumbs/tn_Lot92_1.jpg $90 Lot of 2 miniatures.

The first: "Shoulder" handled jug in an orange peel brown glaze. Incised on the bottom, "January 1st, 1883". An end of day, factory whimsey, New Year Commemorative. Excellent. 3 1/2".

The second: Pitcher in an Albany glaze. Potter's fingerprints on the right side and base. Minor fleck at the rim on the right. Probably NYS origin. 3 1/4".

93 $140 Thumbs/tn_Lot93.jpg $30 Small one-hole Saltglaze inkwell with tooled impressed diamond pattern at the base and top. Probably NYS origin.

Minor stain and wear from use. Only 2 1/4" diameter 1860

94 $325 Thumbs/tn_Lot94_1.jpg $100 Stoneware handled advertising bottle. Impressed at the shoulder, "FROM J. COCHRANE'S/ONE PRICE CASH GROCERY HOUSE/79 MAIN ST. CRYSTAL PALACE BLOCK/ROCHESTER".

Minor glaze imperfections in the making. 8" 1860

95 $30 Thumbs/tn_Lot95.jpg $20 Unusual Yellowware round tile or plaque with Indian Head profile. Unglazed, possibly Liverpool, Ohio origin.

Minor staining. 4" diameter

96 $110 Thumbs/tn_Lot96.jpg $20 Lot of 35 small stoneware marbles. 17 in cobalt blue, 18 in a Bennington glaze.

1/2" diameter or less each.

97 $225 Thumbs/tn_Lot97.jpg $150 WHITES UTICA 2 gallon crock. Decorated with a flying eagle in a vine, compote frame.

Chips at the rim and right ear. Blue eagle design is light. Some staining from use. 9 1/2" 1865

98 $110 Thumbs/tn_Lot98.jpg $80 T. O. GOODWIN W. HARTFORD 2 gallon ovoid jar. Blue wash at the maker's mark and handles.

Stack marks and chips at the rim on the back. There is a tight glaze spider at the base under the left ear. Some staining from use. 12 1/2" 1830

99 $140 Thumbs/tn_Lot99.jpg $90 S. PURDY PORTAGE CO OHIO 2 gallon ovoid jar with blue wash at the maker's mark.

Dark overall stain and faint signs of a later white overpaint. 12 1/2" 1830

100 $525 Thumbs/tn_Lot100.jpg $150 F. A. GALE GALES-VILLE NY approximate 1 gallon jug with thick blue snowflake/tornado design. Large "oops" - glaze drip to the right of the design.

Very dark clay color and a "scratch" under the glaze to the right of the design, both occurred in the making. 11 1/2" 1860

101 $130 Thumbs/tn_Lot101.jpg $40 Unsigned 1/2 gallon Albany glazed advertising jug. Scribed under the glaze, "B. Feiock & Co/Rochester, N. Y.".

Minor stone ping on the back in the making. 7" 1880

102 $375 Thumbs/tn_Lot102.jpg $180 HAXSTUN & CO FORT EDWARD NY 2 gallon crock. Decorated with a nice slip blue bird design.

Professional restoration to a tight hairline behind the right ear. 9 1/2" 1870

103 $300 Thumbs/tn_Lot103.jpg $150 PAUL : CUSHMAN'S approximate 3 gallon tall ovoid crock. Name impressed at the rim.

Glaze imperfections in the making. Old chips at the rim and base. Tight full length hairline on the front running between the M & A. some staining from use. 13" 1809

104 $150 Thumbs/tn_Lot104.jpg $70 PAUL : CUSHMAN'S approximate 3 gallon tall ovoid crock. Blue wash at the maker's mark and ears.

Misshapen in the making. Indent stack marks in the making. There is a large chunk missing above the left ear. Short hairlines at the rim. 12" 1809

105 $20 Thumbs/tn_Lot105.jpg $20 Unsigned approximate 1 gallon cylinder shaped crock with a simple leaf design repeated 3 times. Probably PA origin.

Large surface chip at the rim. Dry, imperfect glaze and there is a jagged clay separation line up from the bottom, both occurred in the making. 10 1/2" 1850

106 $375 Thumbs/tn_Lot106.jpg $150 BURGER & CO ROCHESTER 2 gallon jug with large tornado design. Blue wash at the maker's mark.

Minor stone pings on the right side and back. 13 1/2" 1877

107 $750 Thumbs/tn_Lot107_1.jpg $200 RED WING UNION STONEWARE CO RED WING MINN 2 gallon Bristol glaze water cooler. Maintains original bale handles and spigot.

Very minor interior water stain from use. Professional restoration to Y-shaped crack in the original lid. 12 1/2"

108 $70 Thumbs/tn_Lot108_109.jpg $20 Lot of 2 reference books.

The first: EARLY AMERICAN FOLK POTTERY by Guilland. First Edition. 1971. 321 pages.

The second: AMERICAN POTTERS AND POTTERY by John Ramsey. Copyright 1947. 304 pages. Both are hard cover in good condition.

109 $40 Thumbs/tn_Lot108_109.jpg $20 Reference book. The Birds of Bennington, by Steven B. Leder and Fred Cesana. Illustrated rarity guide to bird designs of the Bennington, VT factories. Soft cover, first edition, 1981.

Excellent.

110 $160 Thumbs/tn_Lot110_1.jpg $150 Miniature handled pitcher with blue stemmed flower. Additional blue accents at the handle. Probably PA origin.

There is a long, old surface chip at the spout on the right. 2 3/4" 1860

111 $250 Thumbs/tn_Lot111_1.jpg $100 Lot of reference material. Includes: All of Al Behr's stoneware catalogs from 1971-1987. Four reference books including the very first Stoneware Collector's Journal from Steve Leder. Four auction catalogs and a piece of kiln furniture to use as a paperweight.
112 $1,250 Thumbs/tn_Lot112_1.jpg $800 Extremely rare molded figural stoneware decanter. Molded in the form of a full bodied Victorian woman. The feather bonnet is the stopper or lid shaded in a slightly darker color. Extensive, impressed tool marks form the detail in the underskirt. Her hands are ensconced in a muffler. Just wonderful detailing. Attributed to WHITES UTICA. Hand scribed on the bottom, "L T o s".

Minor imperfections in the making. Stone pings and clay separations at the base on the back. Some surface chipping in relief feather bonnet/stopper. 12 1/2" 1880

113 $325 Thumbs/tn_Lot113_1.jpg $80 Earthenware open handled turk mold. Finished in an olive green exterior glaze with a buttery yellow interior glaze. Great decorative appeal.

Minor staining and glaze wear from use. 3 1/2" X 13" 1860

114 $500 Thumbs/tn_Lot114_1.jpg $300 J. ALBRIGHT 5 gallon butter churn. Blue accents thru the impressed maker's mark and at the handles. Maker's mark is handscribed below the impressed name. One of the most obscure small factories operating in the Mogadore, Ohio region. Very rare.

Typical potter wheel lines on the outside with very little decoration, typical of this region. There is a short hairline at the rim to the right of the name. 18" 1840

115 $150 Thumbs/tn_Lot115.jpg $90 N. Clark Athens 3 gallon crock with brushed double flower design. Some blister to blue and a few, very minor chips from use.

Tight line on the back and it is a 3 gallon, not 2 gallon.

9 3/4" 1850

116 $900 Thumbs/tn_Lot116.jpg $200 PAUL : CUSHMAN approximate 1 gallon tall cylinder shaped preserve jar. Impressed maker's mark between 2 impressed incised lines.

There is a chip at the extended rim above the "L" in Paul. 10 1/2" 1810

117 $17,500 Thumbs/tn_Lot117_1.jpg $8500 J & E Norton Bennington VT 1 1/2 gallon cake crock. Decorated with hillside scene to include a 3-story and 2-story house, trees and fences. Finished in a wonderful Bennington Blue.

Very minor interior surface chip at the rim and a minor touch mark in the making at the base on the front. Exceptional in every way - maker, size, form, rare design, color and condition. 7 1/2" 1865

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Last Updated on 05/18/09
By Vicki S. Waasdorp

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