Three Stoneware Cobalt Decorated Crocks

19th century, hand-painted cobalt decoration, two with lug handles, one with incised two gallon capacity mark, one with painted two gallon capacity mark.

Tallest 12.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Fricke, Raleigh, North Carolina and Anchorage, Alaska

The crock with incised capacity mark has several old hairline cracks and pock marks; the painted capacity crock with hairline to underside.