Manufacturer

Clarkson Crolius, Sr.

Material

stoneware

Dimensions

Overall: 11 x 9 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 23.5 cm )

Creation Date

1835 – 1849

Description

Ovoid salt-glaze stoneware crock with Albany slip-coated interior and lug handles; maker's mark stamped twice below neck; decorated with cobalt oxide "cloud" designs below neck; cobalt also painted at handle attachments.

Marks/Inscription

stamped: below neck: "C. CROLIUS/C. CROLIUS"

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.871