Bidspirit auction | 4 Gallon Whites Utica 1866

4 Gallon Whites Utica 1866 Blue Decorated Crock - Left handle is not present. Maker stamping is faint. U shape floral design with 1866 in the center. Left bottom of the blue decoration is residue from the other crock that was next to it in the kiln. It was made that way glazed over. Slight chip on the right handle. Behind the right handle there's hairline, (tight). Manufacture or kiln flaw on bottomProvenance:Acquired from a single owner private estate collection originating in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The collection was carefully stored in Slatington, Pennsylvania for approximately five years prior to being consigned to the auction house. The consignor noted that the collection had long-standing ties to the Gettysburg region, reflecting a deep appreciation for historical preservation and Americana. This fresh-to-market estate offering presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors, as the items have remained largely untouched in storage for several years before entering the auction market.