Question:

Hi,

I am hoping that you can help me out. I am wondering what the difference is between 2 elephant ears on a crock and 4 elephant ears on a crock is? Is one more valuable then the other?  If you can help me out I would appreciate it.

Thanks, Grant

Answer:

Grant, yes 4 elephant ears would be more valuable than 2 as collectors always love to see more decoration than less. However, condition, how well the decorations are printed and great glazing would also affect the value.   I would take a elephant ear crock with just 2 leaves over 4 if the two leaf crock had a super applied stamp which showed all the leaf detail over a 4 leaf with some of the leaf detailing missing (do you kind of get my drift).  If all things being equal, then a 4 leaf 15 gallon elephant ear crock would bring $50 to maybe $75 more than a 2 leaf.  Hope this helps.  Al Kohlman