Bidspirit auction | Burger and Co. Rochester New

Burger and Co. Rochester New York Three Gallon Stoneware Crock with Cobalt Wreath Decoration - A salt-glazed stoneware crock produced by Burger and Co. in Rochester, New York. This cylindrical vessel features a thick everted rim and two applied lug handles. The front is decorated with an elaborate slip-trailed cobalt blue foliate wreath motif that encircles a large numeral 3, signifying the crock's three-gallon capacity. The shoulder is impressed with the maker's mark reading BURGER and CO. over ROCHESTER N.Y. The interior is coated with a dark brown slip, likely Albany slip. The base displays characteristic wire-cut cord marks from the manufacturing process. Capacity: 3 Gallons. The crock exhibits several condition issues consistent with age and use. There is a significant chip to the upper edge of one applied lug handle. A small star crack, or crow's foot, is visible on the body of the vessel. The exterior glaze shows extensive brownish surface staining and discoloration throughout. The interior displays white and yellow mineral or paint residues. Typical minor firing imperfections, such as kiln drips and pockmarks, are present.