Antique Blue "Script" Boston Decorated Stoneware 1 Gallon Spirits Jug by Maker Ottman Bros. New York

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This really is a Great Looking Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Spirits Jug. Circa Late 19th Century. It is Not … Read more This really is a Great Looking Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Spirits Jug. Circa Late 19th Century. It is Not marked as Such but it is Rendered in The 1 Gallon Size. It is Embossed - Signed by the Well Documented Maker OTTMAN BROTHERS COMPANY in FORT EDWARDS NEW YORK. The front has Well Executed Hand Decorated Dark Bavy Blue Decoration that is Done in the "Script" Style - Reads G. NAGLE 111 Haverhill St. Boston. ( Massachusetts ) - This Being the Name of the Store - Merchant that it Came From. Back in the day these type of jugs were on loan to customers from Retail Merchants such as Liquor Stores, Dry Goods & Grocery Stores, Etc. They could used and refilled with a variety liquids such as Ciders - Vinegar - Liquors - Spirits Etc. It is in Excellent All Original Condition and it Displays Beautifully. Imperfection Noted - It Has a Chip at the Top Spout Area ( Quite Common with These Types of Stoneware Jugs ). Back in the Day These Types of Stoneware Items were a Necessity in Most of Americas Farms and Household's and They were Made - Intended For Everyday Utilitarian Use. No Other Issues - No Cracks - No Repairs.
It Measures Overall Approx. 11 1/2 Tall x 7 1/2 Inches Long - Wide.

By the Way Did you know that These Types of Stoneware Pieces were Completely and Individually Hand Made - Hand Thrown on a Potter's Wheel ?.

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