Essex, MA
Super Seller
Details
- Dimensions
- 7.75ʺW × 7.75ʺD × 11.5ʺH
- Styles
- Americana
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Stoneware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- It is in Very Good Overall Original Condition - Strong and Sound - Displays Nicely. Minor Imperfection Noted - It … moreIt is in Very Good Overall Original Condition - Strong and Sound - Displays Nicely. Minor Imperfection Noted - It has a Very Tight Hairline Crack at the Lower Back Side Base - Perimeter Area - This can Best be Seen in the Last - 12th Photograph. It also has Some Surface Glaze Imperfections in the Same Rear - Bottom Rim Area but These are Quite Common and Absolutely Would have Occurred Making - Kiln Firing Process. Stoneware Pieces Like This were Fired in Very Large Kilns with Many Other Pieces at the Same Time. less
- Description
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This is a Great Looking and Unusual Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Spirits Jug. Circa Late 19th Century. It is …
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This is a Great Looking and Unusual Authentic Antique American Primitive Stoneware Spirits Jug. Circa Late 19th Century. It is Not Marked but it is an Approx. 1 Gallon Liquid Capacity Size. The Front is Embossed with he Original Massachusetts Merchants Name - Reads "JOHN LYONS COR BEACH & SOUTH STS BOSTON MASS - REGISTERED" ( Corner of Beach and South Streets Boston Massachusetts ) on a Unusual Lightly Speckled Salt Glaze Exterior. Note That it Also Has Nice Blue Under Glaze Highlights to Accentuate The Lettering. Also Note the "REGISTERED" Mark Indicating that The Jug was Used for Liquor - Spirits. Back in the day these type of jugs were on loan to customers from Retail Merchants such as Liquor Stores, Druggists - Apothecary's, Dry Goods & Grocery Stores, Etc. They could used and refilled with a variety liquids such as Ciders - Vinegar - Liquors - Spirits Etc. It is in Very Good Overall Original Condition - Strong and Sound - Displays Nicely. Minor Imperfection Noted - It has a Very Tight Hairline Crack at the Lower Back Side Base - Perimeter Area - This can Best be Seen in the Last - 12th Photograph. It also has Some Surface Glaze Imperfections in the Same Rear - Bottom Rim Area but These are Quite Common and Absolutely Would have Occurred Making - Kiln Firing Process. Stoneware Pieces Like This were Fired in Very Large Kilns with Many Other Pieces at the Same Time. Back in the Day These Types of Stoneware Items were a Necessity in Most Of Americas Farms and Household's and They were Made For Everyday - Utilitarian Use.
It Measures 11 1/2 Tall x 7 3/4 Inches Long - Wide.
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 ALSO NOTE If you purchase multiple items from my shop, I will combine shipping whenever possible! less
Essex, MA
Super Seller
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