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This really is a Great Looking Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Spirits Jug. Circa Mid 19th Century. It is Not …
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This really is a Great Looking Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Spirits Jug. Circa Mid 19th Century. It is Not Marked as Such but it is an Approx 1 Gallon Size. It has a Classic American Salt Glaze Exterior. The Front of the Jug has a Large Hand Decorated Blue 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 Good Overall Original Condition and it Displays Nicely. It has 4 Chips at the Spout ( Quite Common with These Types of Jugs ). No Cracks and No Repairs. It has a Few Surface Glaze Imperfections ( Bubble Chips ) and Glaze Color Variations All of which are Either Age and Use Related or 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.
11 3/4 Tall.
7 1/4 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 ?.
STONEWARE - STONEWARE - STONEWARE ---- Do You Like Early American Stoneware Pieces ?. If so Please Note that I Always Have a Large and Ongoing Variety - Assortment of Other Pieces For Sale in my Chairish Store so Please Do Have a Look!
Please Note That Because of the Special Packing that will be Involved I Might Not Be Able to Offer a Combined Shipping Discount on This Item
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- Dimensions
- 7.25ʺW × 7.25ʺD × 11.75ʺH
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stoneware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Navy Blue
- Condition Notes
- It is in Very Good Overall Original Condition and it Displays Nicely. It has 4 Chips at the Spout ( … moreIt is in Very Good Overall Original Condition and it Displays Nicely. It has 4 Chips at the Spout ( Quite Common with These Types of Jugs ). No Cracks and No Repairs. It has a Few Surface Glaze Imperfections ( Bubble Chips ) and Glaze Color Variations All of which are Either Age and Use Related or 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. less
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