Estate Sale Find - Early Crock

[Inkman]

Picked this up at an estate sale yesterday for $150. I normally don't deal in things I don't collect, but I had a feeling that this was something special. Only marking is a design on the side. Doesn't look like there's any damage. Anyone know anything about these?

 

[Inkman]

Here's a shot of the design.

 

[swizzle]

[] That sure is perty. I tried to post the broken link for you but it didn't work so I'll just comment instead. I LIKE IT!! []

 

[NYCFlasks]

I would say beehive form, c.1850 to 1870, from the Northeast.