AMAZING EARLY J MILLER 3 GAL VIRGINIA STONEWARE CROCK
(Item: CROCK J. MILLER)~SOLD: $2926~
This rare and unusual stoneware crock is stamped 'J. MILLER.' Our research indicates that this is one of the J. Millers who worked in the Shenandoah Valley, in Strasburg, Virginia during the Mid 1800s and was part of the Bell Family of Potters; which would date this crock Civil War Era. If anyone has more knowledge about this piece we will be happy to add any input to the bottom of this listing.
The crock is 3 gallons and is stamped with a '3' below the 'J MILLER' stamp, on the back side. It is decorated with a fabulous multi colored salt glaze, two freehand cobalt leaf designs, and a freehand image that bares a strong resemblance to an Indian or Native American head between the two leaves? As pictured, it looks like a feathered headdress on the left side, with the profile of a forehead, nose, mouth and chin pointed toward the lower right. There is a 'half circle' mark with rough texture, between the center image and the left cobalt leaf. The body of the crock has a slight ovoid form and 'ribbed' texture to it; while the rim has an unusual narrow, oval opening and a red glaze around the inside. The applied ears have a cobalt decoration on each corner that appears to have been simply dabbed on.. There are three lines scribed around the crock, parallel to the ears, and below the bottom ridge of the rim. These lines can be seen most clearly in picture number 3. The yellowish, speckled glaze, most prominent around the top section, is very unusual and adds a wonderful background to the two cobalt leaves. The yellow speckling extends below the upper mid section and fades away as it gets lower. There are also some spots of yellow drippy glaze
The entire crock is only about 5/16 of an inch thick, and makes the sweetest 'bell' ring when plunked. There are no cracks in this crock. There are 7 small chips around the outside of the rim. The largest chip is pictured and measures 1/2 inch in diameter. There are also two separate flakes on the cobalt where the ears are applied. Otherwise this crock is in Excellent condition. This is a rare piece of Southern Pottery, with vibrant color and fantastic form offered at a reasonable reserve. It measures 13 1/2 inches tall, 9 3/4 inches in diameter at its widest point. The bottom diameter measures 7 1/4.
The rim measures 9 1/2 inches from ear to ear and 8 1/8 inches front to back.
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This rare and unusual stoneware crock is stamped 'J. MILLER.' Our research indicates that this is one of the J. Millers who worked in the Shenandoah Valley, in Strasburg, Virginia during the Mid 1800s and was part of the Bell Family of Potters; which would date this crock Civil War Era. If anyone has more knowledge about this piece we will be happy to add any input to the bottom of this listing.
The crock is 3 gallons and is stamped with a '3' below the 'J MILLER' stamp, on the back side. It is decorated with a fabulous multi colored salt glaze, two freehand cobalt leaf designs, and a freehand image that bares a strong resemblance to an Indian or Native American head between the two leaves? As pictured, it looks like a feathered headdress on the left side, with the profile of a forehead, nose, mouth and chin pointed toward the lower right. There is a 'half circle' mark with rough texture, between the center image and the left cobalt leaf. The body of the crock has a slight ovoid form and 'ribbed' texture to it; while the rim has an unusual narrow, oval opening and a red glaze around the inside. The applied ears have a cobalt decoration on each corner that appears to have been simply dabbed on.. There are three lines scribed around the crock, parallel to the ears, and below the bottom ridge of the rim. These lines can be seen most clearly in picture number 3. The yellowish, speckled glaze, most prominent around the top section, is very unusual and adds a wonderful background to the two cobalt leaves. The yellow speckling extends below the upper mid section and fades away as it gets lower. There are also some spots of yellow drippy glaze
The entire crock is only about 5/16 of an inch thick, and makes the sweetest 'bell' ring when plunked. There are no cracks in this crock. There are 7 small chips around the outside of the rim. The largest chip is pictured and measures 1/2 inch in diameter. There are also two separate flakes on the cobalt where the ears are applied. Otherwise this crock is in Excellent condition. This is a rare piece of Southern Pottery, with vibrant color and fantastic form offered at a reasonable reserve. It measures 13 1/2 inches tall, 9 3/4 inches in diameter at its widest point. The bottom diameter measures 7 1/4.
The rim measures 9 1/2 inches from ear to ear and 8 1/8 inches front to back.
Please check our Excellent Ebay Feedback and bid with confidence
We will pack properly and ship promptly
UPS domestic insured ground shipping
It will be double boxed and shipped for $25
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Item Last Modified: 12/13/09