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Stoneware, COMMERAW, Ovoid Jug, Incised and Cobalt Crescents and Tassels
COMMERAWS STONEWARE, Thomas Commeraw, Manhattan, N.Y.
Free African American Potter, Late 18th or Early 19th Century - SOLD
Thomas Commeraw was one of the earliest African American master craftsmen to
operate his own business in the United States. Thomas Commeraw, a free black potter
established his pottery in the Corlears Hook neighborhood of lower Manhattan in 1797,
successfully competing with well-known established stoneware makers including the
Crolious and Remmey dynasties.
This piece, a dramatic ovoid form, was made early in the production of Commeraw’s
stamp-decorated wares, displays his masterfully competent work; the vocabulary of
ornamentation displayed indicates that the potter’s ability and understanding of craft
rivaled that of his contemporaries…proportion, decoration, and utility. Skillfully-potted
using fine clay, brushed and highlighted with cobalt slip…a robust jug with rounded foot,
magnificently-tooled spout, and tapering-ribbed handle; the shoulder wide enough to
display the sharply impressed cobalt-highlighted drape and tassel design above cobalt-
highlighted two-line maker's mark, "COMMERAWS STONEWARE" .Note the reversed
and smaller “S’s” used within the impressed line – “COMMERAWS STONEWARE.
(Chip to spout; chipping to foot; base was drilled for lamp use; displays well.)
(Height: 12")
SOLD
346-47
Stoneware; Norton (FB) & Co, Pitcher, Ovoid, Cobalt Foliate Decoration
Worcester, Mass., c 1865 - SOLD
One-gallon stamped "F B NORTON & CO / WORCESTER MASS", ovoid pitcher with tooled midsection and
pronounced rim molding, decorated with a stylized slip-trailed foliate design accented with a dotted
trail. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark.
Fine original condition.
SOLD
1085-13
Antique Stoneware Jug, J. Norton & Co., (Julius), Bird Decorated
Bennington, Vermont, 1859-1861 - SOLD
Salt glaze 1-gallon stoneware cobalt blue-decorated one-gallon jug, decorated with slip-trailed cobalt crested bird with long
tail perched on a stylized branch; impressed J. NORTON & CO., BENNINGTON VT.
(There is a single ping, otherwise fine and original;
Height: 11")
492-199 - SOLD
Antique Stoneware Jug, Salt Glaze, Clarkson Crolius, Jr.,
Active 1835-1849
Impressed: C. CROLIUS – MANUFACTURER – NEW YORK - SOLD
New York City cobalt blue decorated ovoid crock displaying impressed maker’ s mark
(Chips to rim;
Height: 10")
1002-289 - SOLD
Stoneware, COMMERAW, Ovoid Jug, Incised and Cobalt Crescents and Tassels
COMMERAWS STONEWARE, Thomas Commeraw, Manhattan, N.Y.
Free African American Potter, Late 18th or Early 19th Century - SOLD
One gallon, blue daubed handle terminal, cobalt filled crescents and tassel, tooled foot; reeded neck, and ribbed handle
(Several small base edge chips, else very good; H: 15”.)
1124-6 - SOLD
Tall Ovoid Stoneware Jug, Ovoid, Incised and Impressed, Cobalt Decorated, Strap Handle
Early 19th Century, New York (Impressed decoration)
The jug was found in Connecticut (From Scranton Family, Madison, CT) - SOLD
(H: 16”)
606-105 - SOLD
Stoneware Crock, Brushed Cobalt Decoration, Horse at Hitching Post, 4 Gallon
Unknown Maker, 19th Century
Three leaf clover like devices centering “4” gallon mark - SOLD
(Staining as depicted, else very good; H: 12"; diameter: 11.25")
925-19 - SOLD
Stoneware Crock, H.M. Whitman, Havana, New York, Cobalt Tree Decoration - SOLD
(Hairline; H: 7")
1114-17 - SOLD
Stoneware, Jugs, Cobalt Decoration, New York
Sold separately
Stoneware Jug, John B. Caire & Co. Maine Street, Po'keepsie [sic], NY
Two Gallon, Impressed Mark, Cobalt Slip Trailed Foliate Decoration
Circa 1842 to 1852
Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and handle terminals - SOLD
(Some bubbling to cobalt, two rim chips, else fine; H: 12")
167-5
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Stoneware Jug, 3 Gallon, John Burger, Rochester, NY, Cobalt Wreath Decoration
Impressed Mark, Circa 1860; fine condition
Fine slip trailed wreath with bow center the number "3" - SOLD
(H: 16.5")
167-17
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Stoneware, Crock, Jugs, Cobalt Decoration
Sold separately
Stoneware, Ovoid Jug, Cobalt Flowering Urn, Squared Rim, Two Gallon
Stamped L. & B.G. Chase, Somerset, Massachusetts, Circa 1850
Brushed and slip trailed cobalt design - SOLD
(Flake on flat of spout, else fine; H: 14")
167-11
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Stoneware, Cylindrical Crock, Six Gallon, Tornado Decoration in Cobalt,
Semi Rounded Rim, Lug Handles, Slip Trailed "6" Centered by Tornados
Likely Midwestern, Circa 1870's - SOLD
(Fine condition, interior with Albany slip; H: 14")
167-6
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Stoneware, Salt Glazed Jug, Brushed Cobalt Floral Decoration, Four Gallon
Impressed J. Mantell, Penn Yan (New York), Circa 1860
Scarcely encountered mark, thumb printed strap handle brushed in cobalt - SOLD
(Fine condition; H: 16.5")
167-16
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Stoneware Ovoid Jar Attributed to Frederick Carpenter, Impressed Banner
Boston, Early 19th Century
Two gallon jar stamped BOSTON, flared rim, tooled shoulder, lug handles - SOLD
(Small chips, contact marks; H: 13.5")
1056-7 - SOLD
Stoneware Jug with Slip Trailed "Goony Bird" Decoration
Stamped "CORTLAND," attributed to Madison Woodruff
Cortland, New York, Circa 1865 - SOLD
This jug is decorated with the rarely encounter long-necked gooney-bird with crest and wavy line detail to body, standing between a flowering plant and a corkscrewing flourish. This is one of the more desirable folk bird decorations of New York State. Maker's mark highlighted in cobalt. Some flaked spots to front of jug, which does not affect decoration. Handle has crack with sliver-like chip, and a flaked spot. (H: 11")
909-27 - SOLD
Incised Ohio Stoneware Jar, Likely Thomas Wilbur, Impressed TW
Zanesville, Ohio Area, Circa 1825
A good example of Midwest stoneware - SOLD
A four-gallon ovoid jar with incised floral ornamentation having a flattened rim, and generously sized lug handles; the front decorated with an incised and cobalt-brushed flower with incised slashes. The fairly large impressed mark "T W" centering "4" at the shoulder is thought to be the mark of Thomas Wilbur, who worked near Zanesville, Ohio during the second quarter of the 19th century.
Very good condition, cleaned of paint.
Dimensions: 15" H.
417-71 - SOLD
Stoneware Churn, Flying Bird Decoration within Wreath, Cobalt, 19"
Impressed, White and Co. / Binghamton
New York, Circa 1870
Unusual design - SOLD
A rare large stoneware butter-churn featuring cobalt flying birds with a slip-trailed vine, forming a wreath centering two flying birds painted in brushed cobalt. (Lightly incised eye detail to birds) There is an X-shaped crack on underside; crack extends to back of churn; two rim chips on left side; small chip to inner handle and the expected wear to inner rim caused by dasher guide would fit.
909-24 - SOLD
Burger and Co., Stoneware Crock, Cobalt Bird on Stump, Five Gallon
Rochester, New York, Circa 1873 to 1883 - SOLD
A five-gallon crock stamped by maker then brushed in cobalt; decorated with large bird perched on branch above stump and landscape; script "5" to right of decoration. Shallow flake, interior of rim with all else fine.
(H: 13"; diameter: 13")
909-25 - SOLD
Stoneware, Cobalt Long Billed Spotted Bird
I. Seymour (Israel)
Troy, New York
1830's - SOLD
Very good condition with two tiny rim chips.
Dimensions: 10.5" H, 11" diameter.
909-12 - SOLD
Stoneware Crock, Cobalt Bird
Troy or Albany, New York
Anonymous
Circa 1870 - SOLD
A four-gallon straight-sided crock with applied lug handles ornamented with a large brushed and slip-trailed crested bird. Hairline (spider) under handle to base.
Dimensions: 11" H, 11.75" diameter.
909-14 - SOLD
Stoneware Crock, Cobalt Partridge Decoration
Stamped "J. Burger, Jr. / Rochester, N.Y.
Circa 1885 - SOLD
A 3-gallon straight-sided crock with semi-squared rim and applied lug handles, ornamented with a slip-trailed cobalt quail featuring strong feather detail to head and body; slip-trailed "3" to right of impressed maker's mark. Three small chips to backside of rim interior. Dimensions: 10.5" H, 11" diameter.
909-16 - SOLD
Stoneware Ovoid Jug Attributed to Fenton or Carpenter
Boston, Late 18th Century
Incised neck, impressed Boston and capacity, very good condition, H: 14.5" - SOLD
1056-8 - SOLD
Stoneware Ovoid Jug, Impressed Hearts, Two Gallon, Charlestown Massachusetts
Probably Frederick Carpenter
Circa 1806 to 1812 - SOLD
A swollen ovoid jug with reeded neck and base, and applied ridged handle, the shoulder impressed "Charlestown" in capital letters above two impressed hearts indicating gallon capacity. (Very good condition, four or five tiny flakes, else fine; H: 14.75")
1056-9 - SOLD
Stoneware, Poland Mineral, Spring Water, H. Ricker & Sons, South Portland Maine
Four Gallon Jug, Strap Handle, Impressed, Brushed in Blue - SOLD
(Excellent condition; H: 17")
1056-1 - SOLD
Stoneware Jug, Boston, Fenton or Carpenter, Iron Oxide Decoration, One Gallon
Late 18th or Early 19th Century - SOLD
Ovoid, tooled spout, impressed city name, shoulder and base with dipped iron oxide (Restoration to spout, else fine and original; H: 12")
1056-2 - SOLD
Stoneware Jug, F.B. Norton, Worcester, Massachusetts, Two Gallon, Floral Stylized floral design featuring slip dotted trails - SOLD
(Hairline on reverse; few stone pings; H: 14")
1056-3 - SOLD
Stoneware Jug, F.B. Norton, Worcester, Massachusetts, Cobalt Dove Decoration
Two Gallon, Circa 1880
Cylindrical jug with squared spout, slip trailed bird on branch - SOLD
(Some fry to cobalt; very small glaze skip or pop, else very good: H: 15")
1056-4 - SOLD
Stoneware Jug, Poland Mineral Spring Water, 35 Congress Street, Boston
Rare Five Gallon Boston Jug; stylized floral design with dotted trails - SOLD
(Excellent original condition; H: 19")
1056-5 - SOLD
Stoneware Ovoid Jug, Barnabas Edmands & Co., Charlestown, Two Gallon, Uncommon
Early 19th Century - SOLD
(Very good original condition, minor stone pings; H: 14")
1056-6 - SOLD
Stoneware Jug, Ovoid, Tooled Strap Handle, Incised Shoulder
Impressed Flower Brushed in Cobalt
Anonymous
19th Century - SOLD
Nickel size flak under flower, else fine (H: 10.5")
121-174 - SOLD
Stoneware Jug, Two Gallon, Frederick Carpenter, Charlestown, Massachusetts
Circa 1806 to 1812 - SOLD
A brown glazed swollen ovoid jug with reeded neck and base, and applied ridged handle, the shoulder impressed "Charlestown" in capital letters above two impressed hearts indicating capacity. (Ancient chip on spout, else fine; dimensions: 16.5" H.)
121-176 - SOLD
Stoneware, Lidded Jar, Sgraffito Decoration, Brownware
Probably Fort Edward, New York, Circa 1890's
Beautifully potted, lovely form, full coverage ornamentation, fine condition - SOLD
This brown glazed stoneware jar is closely related to another piece of Fort Edward stoneware that is inscribed "Julia Soper" and is discussed on page 255 of Potters and Potteries of New York State 1650 - 1900 by William Ketchum, Jr. An old jelly label within the "Kingsley Soper" jar attributes this piece to Troy, New York. (Warren Broderick in his 1995 book Pottery Works states that Soper worked in Galesville, West Troy and possibly Bennington. It would seem that Brutis Soper made this piece for his brother Kingsley at his pottery in West Troy.
(H: 6"; diameter: 4.5")
216-446 - SOLD
Political Stoneware, Crock, Charles Ingersoll, Connecticut Governor, 1873
Four Gallon Crock, Signed O.H. Seymour, Hartford
Ingersoll - Governor - 1873, brushed in cobalt - SOLD
A tight hairline at handle with all else excellent.
(H: 10.5", 12.5" diameter.)
232-194 - SOLD
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