G. N. Fulton Freehand Decorated Stoneware Crock

Circa 1867-1894: This folksy 7 3/4" tall half gallon manganese decorated storage jar bears the signature of Alleghany and Botetourt County, Virginia, potter George Newman Fulton, whose naive and folksy designs are instantly recognizable to and highly sought after by collectors. The crock is in excellent condition with one minor flake to the upper lip and no other chips, cracks, or repairs and only typical firing anomalies, including a slightly slumped lid as photographed. Featuring two styles of freehand botanical motifs and the potter's classic "G N Fulton" cursive script signature, this whimsically decorated small storage jar is a fine example of Fulton's interesting output in the isolated backwaters of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley.