Here is a preview of my next published feature story that will be available soon in Antiques And The Arts Weekly, which will focus on the career of Russell G. Crook (1869-1955), a multi-skilled artist (and potter) in South Boston and South Lincoln, Massachusetts, along with a stoneware vase that he made about 1910 that I recently found in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Although, as part of that article, yesterday I visited The Kona Fountain that was presented to the Town of Center Harbor along Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire in 1907. It was the gift of Herbert Dumaresq, a Boston merchant and a partner at Jordan Marsh, who called his Center Harbor retreat the “Kona Estate.” Kona Farm, off Long Island in neighboring Moultonborough was one of the most magnificent estates on the lake. During the dedication on September 23, 1907, Reverend William P. White of Moultonborough spoke of the legend of Kona, a young brave Native American, whose figure graces the huge granite bowl of the fountain. The boy is seen clutching a wild goose and the water rises from the throat of the bird struggling to take flight. Kona’s story holds a strong local history of Native American lure along Lake Winnipesaukee.
Furthermore, I actually brought this stoneware vase to the fountain yesterday, which has been covered for the winter, however this fountain is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it will be illustrated in the article. Afterwards, I checked out the Kona Estate, which is really cool but closed for the winter.
Interestingly, though, the entire roof of the Kona Estate is covered with terracotta tiles, which when I was looking at them yesterday, I considered the fact of whether they were made in America or another country.
Note: For more information about both of these historic places - check out a video that I posted to my Instagram account yesterday, whereas a link to the account can also be found in the right column on this website.
Preview of a Forthcoming Feature Story in Antiques And The Arts Weekly
Early 20th Century Salt-Glazed Stoneware Vase with Cobalt and Black
Attributed to Russell Crook (1869-1955) in South Lincoln, Mass.
Appears to be Decorated with Cats Highlighted in Cobalt
Found Recently in Peabody, Mass.
Circa 1910
Stands 3 3/4" Tall, A Very Rare Smaller Size from Crook
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Another View of the Vase
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The Kona Foundation in Center Harbor, N.H.
It Has Been Covered for the Winter
Although It Will Be Illustrated in the Article
It is Also Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The Fountain was Installed in 1907
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The National Register of Historic Places Plaques for the Kona Fountain
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Rededication/Restoration Plaque at the Kona Fountain in Center Harbor, N.H.
The Fountain was Restored in Rhode Island
Dated July 4, 1991
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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The Kona Estate in Moultonborough, N.H.
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