Nice Small 1 Gallon Size Antique American New York Stoneware Jug With Big Deep Blue Flower Decoration - Circa Mid 1800s

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This Really is a Great Looking Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Storage Jug. Circa Mid 19th Century. t is It … Read more This Really is a Great Looking Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Storage Jug. Circa Mid 19th Century. t is It is Not Marked as Such but it is Rendered in a Small 1 Gallon Liquid Storage Capacity Size. The Front is Embossed with the Well Documented New York Maker "WHITES. BINGHAMTON". It has a Very Unusual and Attractive Textured Salt Glaze Exterior. The Front of the Jug has a Large & Stunning Deep Cobalt Blue Color Hand Decorated 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 Excellent All Original Condition and it Displays Beautifully. It has No Damage - No Repairs. It has Some Surface Glaze Etc Imperfections All of Which Would Have Occurred in the 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 1/2 Tall
7 Inches Long - Wide.

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