Crock

Object number2008.143.3

Manufacturer James Eneix (died 1898)

Date1874-1876

OriginNew Geneva, PA

Mediumstoneware clay, with alkaline glaze and cobalt slip decoration

Credit LineGift of Bernard Vavrek and Joanne Vavrek

DescriptionWide-mouth stoneware crock: reddish-color body clay with salt glaze, which has fired to a brownish-gray color; cobalt blue stencilling provides maker and capacity information, along with a stencilled horizontally-placed double-ended fern motif.Dimensions9.5 x 7.5 in. (24.1 x 19.1 cm)
MarksCobalt blue stencilling reads: "J.E. Eneix / New Geneva PA" and "1 1/2".
Historical NotesJames Eneix was a son-in-law of the prosperous New Geneva potter, S.R. Dilliner, and possibly trained with Dilliner prior to 1866. From 1874 to 1876, he worked alone; this brief period seems to be when this particular piece was made. In 1877, Eneix entered a partnership with Alpheus Frankenberry (see 2008.143.5). In 1879, he formed a company with William Evans, also known as "Stony Point Pottery" (or Eneix & Evans).

Collector Bernard Vavrek

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