Item 12854
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this marvelous 3 Gallon Decorated Crock made and stamped by "J. & E. Norton, Bennington, VT."   
 
This is the work of Julius Norton and his cousin, Edward Norton who worked in Bennington using this mark from 1850-1859 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, pp, 42).  
 
This beauty features a the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and a Classic Norton Floral Decoration. The center stem has a bow at the base, a butterfly-like flower on the top, a rose in bloom on the bottom and buds, leaves, tendrils, and dots going everywhere.  The floral is executed with a slip cup using rich cobalt.   Measures 10 1/2" tall and 11" wide across the top. 
 
Good Condition.  Two tight hairlines from the rim in the back: one behind the right handle (3 1/2" down and 3" to the right) and one behind the left ear (5" down).  No rim or base chips, stains, or restoration.  A stone ping on the bottom front in the making.
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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