Excellent & Unsusal 1 1/2 Gallon Size Antique American Blue Flower Decorated Stoneware Jug From Vermont Circa 1870s

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This Really is an Exceptionally Nice Looking Authentic Antique American Stoneware Storage Jug. Circa Approx 1870s. NOTE Also that it … Read more This Really is an Exceptionally Nice Looking Authentic Antique American Stoneware Storage Jug. Circa Approx 1870s. NOTE Also that it is Embossed - Rendered in a Unusual 1 1/2 Gallon Liquid Storage Capacity Size. This Types of Jugs were Typically Produced in Even Number 1 - 2 - 3 -4 & 5 Gallon Sizes. It has a Very Large Deep Blue Artfully Hand Decorated Stylized Flower Design on the Front. The Exterior is done in a Classic American Sandy - Greige Color Salt Glaze. It is Embossed with the Well Documented Makers Name BALLARD & BROTHERS - BURLINGTON VERMONT.

These types of Jugs were typically used to Store and Preserve Liquids such as Water - Cider - Hard Ciders - Spirits - Liquors Etc. 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. It is in Excellent All Original Condition - Displays Beautifully. No Chips - No Cracks - No Repairs. It has a Some Surface Glaze Imperfections -Spots - Color Variations Etc. All of Which are Kiln Flaws and Would have Occurred In the Making - Kiln Firing Process. Stoneware Pieces Such as These were Fired in Very Large Kilns with Multiple Pieces at the Same Time and an Assortment of Surface and Other Cosmetic Imperfections are Quite Common.

It Measures Overall Approx.
12 1/2 inches Tall.
8 inches Wide - Long.

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