Antique Stoneware: 4G Crock w/ XL Cobalt Bird, att. West Troy Pottery, c1865, NR For Sale

A decorated Stoneware Crock (sans handles), 4-Gallon capacity, New York State origin, probably West Troy Pottery, ca.1865. Front features an outstanding Song Bird design, artistically executed in dark, slip-trailed cobalt. Bold and Folky, this Bird is extra-large and appropriately scaled for a 4Gal. Salt-Glazed exterior; Albany Slip interior.

Condition: Just two handles, and an inner rim chip away from Excellent. Note: The handles were likely applied too early during the clay-curing process, resulting in a low vertical shear strength.

Displays brilliantly as-is; or a real show-stopper with a bit of expert attention, if desired. See photos for complete details and please consider them as part of the description. Measures 11-3/4\"W x 10-3/4\"H overall. The base and inner rim diameters are 11\" and 10\", respectively; 13.4 lbs.

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