Item 10664
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this superb 4 Gallon Crock made and stamped by "Haxstun, Ottman & Co., Fort Edward, N.Y."
 
This is the stamp of Andrew K. Haxstun and William and Gilbert Ottman who ran the company from 1867-1872 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, p. 68).
 
This beauty is a Larger Size with Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and a Large Double Bird Decoration in Brilliant Cobalt Blue. The larger canvas of a four gallon crock allowed the artist to really create a imposing version of this decoration.  A skilled hand executed this pair as they perch on their respective branches.   Measures 11 1/2" tall and 12" across the top.
 
Excellent Condition.  Residual water glass staining inside and some traces outside, a 1/2" chip on the right handle, and minor 1/8" nibble on the base.  That's it!  No rim chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration.  
 
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