Antique Primitive Salt Glazed Stoneware " EARLY BIRD Crock O. L. & A. K. Ballard. Vt
Item History & Price
STONEWARE CROCK O.L. & A.K. BALLARD
~ Cobalt Blue Bird Decoration ~
BURLINGTON, VT
1859 - 1867
Offered for your collection is this stunning blue bird stoneware crock made in c.1860 by Orrin and Alfred Ballard in Burlington, Vt. These brothers previously produced stoneware in both Gardner and Portland Me. But the marking in this crock, "O.L. & A.K. Ballard Burlington, Vt" date it to between 1859 / 1867- (right through the Civil War.) The crock itself... has the very desirable cobalt blue bird on a branch covered by a salt glaze. This example of their work is 11" tall and 8" wide with a stamped capacity of "2" gal. The tapered top crock is cylindrical with rounded shoulders, has applied lug handles and built up rim to support a lid. This crock has some chips and a small early chip repair on the back that does not distract from the beauty or rarity of the treasure. Ships double boxed and well packed. Fedex Shipping is included with this treasure.
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~ Cobalt Blue Bird Decoration ~
BURLINGTON, VT
1859 - 1867
Offered for your collection is this stunning blue bird stoneware crock made in c.1860 by Orrin and Alfred Ballard in Burlington, Vt. These brothers previously produced stoneware in both Gardner and Portland Me. But the marking in this crock, "O.L. & A.K. Ballard Burlington, Vt" date it to between 1859 / 1867- (right through the Civil War.) The crock itself... has the very desirable cobalt blue bird on a branch covered by a salt glaze. This example of their work is 11" tall and 8" wide with a stamped capacity of "2" gal. The tapered top crock is cylindrical with rounded shoulders, has applied lug handles and built up rim to support a lid. This crock has some chips and a small early chip repair on the back that does not distract from the beauty or rarity of the treasure. Ships double boxed and well packed. Fedex Shipping is included with this treasure.
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Enjoy shopping with our 100% NO NONSENSE ebay backed guarantee! You can be sure that everything we state about an item is 100% accurate. We don't "hide" any issue that may be associated with an item - in fact we go out of our way to point anything out. These days we pass on buying items that are not close to perfect anyhow. You never need a "reason" to return an item to us- in fact, most of the time we pay for your return. When you buy from us you are buying with confidence! We enjoy finding the very best treasures that New England has to offer for buyers and enjoy maintaining a top notch feedback score & Ebay reputation. (We hope you will check our feedback comments) If, one day, despite our very best efforts, Murphy's law strikes and we make a mistake about something, just message us and we will make it right. Southern Cross Treasures strives to have both the best reputation and fastest shipping service on Ebay. Thanks!
