Two Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Jugs and a Crock

Description:

Two Cobalt Decorated Stoneware Jugs and a Crock, America, early to mid-19th century, a three-gallon jug ornamented with a vase of flowers, impressed maker's mark, "SOMERSET POTTERS WORKS," Somerset, Massachusetts; a two-gallon ovoid jug decorated with a small flowering vine and incised lines at the shoulder; a cylindrical crock with lug handles, decorated with a floral spray, impressed maker's mark "NEW YORK STONEWARE CO, FORT EDWARD N.Y.," (imperfections),ht. 16 1/2, 13, 6 1/4 in., respectively.
Estimate $300-500

3-gal. jug-a few very minor shallow chips on mouth; 2 gal. jug- 1/2 in shallow chip on mouth, dark discoloration around lower half; crock- repaired crack under one handle about 7 in. dia.

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