Featured "Crock"adile Tears?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Ghopper1924, Sep 5, 2022.

  1. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Hello crock experts!

    I just purchased this yesterday at an auction for a bit less than $300. No idea on the maker; no stamp to be seen. It's 11" across at the lip and 12" tall. The cobalt embellishment states "4" (as in gallons, of course), with an embellished flower underneath. Looks like a rose, poppy, or peony.

    No idea where this might have come from or who made it. It was sitting with 2 crocks from Vermont, so maybe it's from there? The auction took place about 1,000 miles southwest of Vermont. There are no flaws in the crock that I can detect.

    So, did I overpay? underpay? Yes, I know its all good if you love it, but one likes to know :) Is it worth insuring?

    Thanks my friends!

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  2. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

  3. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Thanks CRS. I had no idea crocks were such a high-end collectible!
     
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  4. *crs*

    *crs* Hippy Dippy Antiquer

    Some really bring in the cash ;)
     
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  5. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Up in the northeast stoneware can go pretty cheap sometimes. The really good stuff probably mostly brings about what it should though. The little I know about it, if it’s not the maker it’s the skill or uniqueness of the cobalt artwork. Yours looks pretty nice. I wouldn’t think there is any meat left on the bone at $300 though. That would probably be the high end of its value IMO. Unless something points to it being extra early or special. It’s a real nice looker though! Condition looks amazing. Just my 1 cents.
     
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  6. Jeff Drum

    Jeff Drum Well-Known Member

    Send Crocker farm pics, and let us know what they say. I need to do that someday, maybe if you do it I’ll get motivated :joyful:
     
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  7. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Better decoration than most. I think you are on the money.
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    it's very nice.....but I'm not seeing a lot o' age...
    could have been well preserved, I guess.
     
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  9. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Dunno. It was definitely used for its intended purpose, as it has brine marks here and there.
     
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