SIX GALLON CROCK BY P.R. FELL of 17 CAMP ST., NEW ORLEANS

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Item Code: 622-408

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Here we have a six-gallon stoneware crock with a blue freehand design on the front. There is a “6” stamped above the design indicating the volume of the crock. Above the “6” is the maker’s stamp which reads “P.R. FELL., / Crockery & Glassware, / 17 Camp St. N.O.” The maker’s name is difficult to read because the crock was stamped very lightly during production. However, the first two letters of the last name are very lightly visible and research indicates that P.R. Fell, in fact, operated at 17 Camp Street, New Orleans during the 1850s, when this piece was made.

P.R. Fell began making crockery in 1848 in New Orleans at 84 Common Street. He moved to 17 Camp Street in 1855. Fell joined forces with Alanson Marsh where they operated at 10 Bank Place, New Orleans beginning in 1859. A man of great energy and character, Peter Fell died July 2nd 1882. He left behind a large family of three sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. Because the crock has the 17 Camp Street address, we know that this crock dates to 1855-1859. To be sure, this piece of crockery is such a rarity as most of these examples did not survive the Civil War.

This mid-size crock measures approximately 12 ¾ inches in height by 13 inches in diameter.

Handles are intact. There is some cracking to the front on the right side of the maker’s stamp. This crack has been repaired and is quite stable. There are two hairline cracks on the back of the crock; these also are stable and give no cause for concern regarding the sturdiness of the piece. Underneath the right handle there is a minor chip to the crock about halfway down. This, too, is stable and should not chip any further with proper care. Due to the nature of the stoneware itself, there are minor surface dimples and divots which give the pottery its unique texture.

This crock is simply a beautiful piece and would make a great addition to the collection of anyone interested in nineteenth century stoneware or in the history of New Orleans.  [cla] [ph:L]

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