Two Western Pennsylvania Cobalt-Decorated Crocks
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 10, 2026.
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| Lot number | 628 |
| Estimate | 200.00 - 300.00 USD |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | Antiques, Americana, and Advertising Auction - Day 2 |
| Date | September 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT |
| Auction house | John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. |
| Location | Manheim, Pennsylvania |
2-gallon merchant storage crock with rarely seen advertising for "J.C.O'Donnell Produce Groceries & C 1280 Penn Ave Pitts". Together with a 2-gallon freehand-decorated jar in the style of George and Albert Black from Somerset County, Pa. 11 1/2"H Pittsburgh crock with over-salt glaze and staining. Would benefit from a cleaning. Freehand jar with kiln marks and a buildup of salt glaze on the side that has resulted in some spalding and a 6" hairline, arcing towards the bottom front.
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