Two Antique Pennsylvania Stoneware Crocks

Salt glazed stoneware, the first, stamped SIPE & SONS / W'MSPORT PA," circa 1885, ovoid, cobalt leaves brush-decorated (tight hairlines from the base); the second, stamped "MOORE, NICHOLS & CO. / WILLIAMSPORT, PA," circa 1877-1879, with cobalt brush decorated semi-wreath (original impression above the foot; some staining).

Each 8 x 8 in.

Private Collection, Ohio