Antique Stoneware Cake Crock Attributed To Hermann Of Baltimore
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:23470379 | Primary Material: Ceramic, Porcelain |
| Featured Refinements: Antique Stoneware Crock |
Offered for purchase is a antique cake crock. This piece is attributed to Peter Hermann of Baltimore, MD. The crock dates from 1855-1870 and features Hermann's characteristic clover leaf design in cobalt on a salt glaze background.
The crock displays beautifully. If not for the crack in the side of the piece, shown in the photos, the only flaws would be a couple of factory kiln pops. The largest of these can be seen in the fourth and fifth photos. The crack does penetrate the inter...ior and bottom of the crock. The piece has been securely glued for structural integrity with an adhesive that can be dissolved easily with water if the new owner should decide to have it restored in the future. Additionally, the interior of the crock has some staining as seen in the eighth photo. The dimensions of the crock are approximately 6 3/4" in height by 12" in diameter. The width including the handles is approximately 13".Due to the extremely delicate nature of this piece it is not available for combined shipping. The crock will be shipped to you double boxed and fully insured.Please note, as of 2019 Ebay automatically collects Indiana sales tax of 7% on all purchases.
The crock displays beautifully. If not for the crack in the side of the piece, shown in the photos, the only flaws would be a couple of factory kiln pops. The largest of these can be seen in the fourth and fifth photos. The crack does penetrate the inter...ior and bottom of the crock. The piece has been securely glued for structural integrity with an adhesive that can be dissolved easily with water if the new owner should decide to have it restored in the future. Additionally, the interior of the crock has some staining as seen in the eighth photo. The dimensions of the crock are approximately 6 3/4" in height by 12" in diameter. The width including the handles is approximately 13".Due to the extremely delicate nature of this piece it is not available for combined shipping. The crock will be shipped to you double boxed and fully insured.Please note, as of 2019 Ebay automatically collects Indiana sales tax of 7% on all purchases.
