Unusual American Blue Decorated Elaborate Flower Motif 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug - Circa Mid 19th Century

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This Really is an Great Looking Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Storage Jug. It is Embossed with a Number 2 … Read more This Really is an Great Looking Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Storage Jug. It is Embossed with a Number 2 Confirming its Two Gallon Liquid Storage Capacity. It has No Maker mark but in My Considered Opinion It was Made in the Upstate New York Region. It is Rendered in a Classic American Beehive Style Jug Form. It has a Very Unusual Dark Honey Color Salt Glaze Exterior. The Front of the Jug has a Large & Elaborate Hand Decorated Cobalt - Navy Blue Color Stylized Flower Decoration. 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. These Types of Jugs were Commonly Used to Store Liquids such as Ciders, Vinegar, Ales, Liquors & Spirits, Spring Water Etc.

It is in Very Nice Overall Original Condition and it Displays Beautifully. It has 2 Chips at the Top - Spout. No Other Issues - No Cracks - No Repairs. Minor Imperfections Noted 2 Chips at the Top - Spout. No Cracks The Bottom and Lower Base Perimeter has Surface Glaze Etc Imperfections All of which Would have Occurred in the Making - Kiln Firing Process. Stoneware Pieces Like This were Fired in Very Large Kilns with Many Other Pieces at the Same Time and These Types of Kiln Flaws are Quite Common. It is in Strong - Sound and Perfectly Usable if so Desired.

It Measures Overall Approx. 14 3/4 Tall x 9 Inches Long - Wide.

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