08-14-201008-15-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2010 03:00 PMCalender
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Large Cobalt-inscribed Geddes, New York, Stoneware Cooler

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$4,740$4,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2509Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 15, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Large Cobalt-inscribed Geddes, New York, Stoneware Cooler, William H. Farrar, 1855, the cylindrical vessel tapered at the shoulder with opposing pulled handles, bung hole near the base, with fancy inscribed cobalt inscriptions "Robt. Benson 1855/Geddes/Onondaga Co. N.Y.," impressed maker's mark "W.H. FARAR/GEDDES, N.Y.," (hairlines, imperfections),ht. 21 1/2 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Several tight spreading heairlines on handles, opening, and on sides and base, probably holds about 7-8 gallons, two very small shallow chips to rim interior, the cobalt blue glaze is fried (surface bubbles).

Keywords

William H. Farrar, Geddes/Onondaga Co.