Cowden & Wilcox Freehand-Decorated Bird Crock
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 10, 2026.
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| Lot number | 642 |
| Estimate | 900.00 - 1,100.00 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 |
Nice 3-gallon wide mouth crock with an uncommon freehand decoration of a paddle-tail bird on a branch. Stamped "Cowden & Wilcox Harrisburg PA" with blue highlights. Freehand decoration under the terminals of each handle. Discovered while cleaning out a home in the Lykens Valley of Pennsylvania. 9 1/2"H x 11"D Staining on interior of jar. Mottling to the salt glaze from the kiln. Crow's foot in the bottom of the crock measuring 5" x 6". Tight 5" line on side of crock.
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