Outstanding & Rare Antique American Blue Decorated Stoneware 3 Gallon Utica N. Y. Wine & Liquor Merchants Jug Circa 1880s

Description

This Really is a Outstanding Example of a Very Rare Late 19th Century Antique American Blue Decorated Stoneware Spirits Jug. … more This Really is a Outstanding Example of a Very Rare Late 19th Century Antique American Blue Decorated Stoneware Spirits Jug. Note Also that The Large Solid Blue Decorated Top Portion of the Jug Makes it Quite Unique and Unusual. This LARGE 3 Gallon Size Jug ( Embossed "3" ) Has a Salt Glazed Exterior and it is Rendered in the Classic "Beehive" Form. The front is Hand Stencil Decorated in the "Script" Style - Reads & Advertises "W.H. McGARVEY & Co. - WHOLESALE DEALERS IN WINES & LIQUORS - UTICA N.Y. " Back in The Day These Type of Jugs Were on Loan to Customers from Retail Merchants such as Liquor Stores, Grocery Stores, Etc. so That They Could used and Refilled. It is in Excellent Overall Original Condition - Displays Beautifully. It has Only Minimal Age and Use Related Imperfections that Include a Few Small Chips on the Top Spout and Handle Areas. It has No Cracks - No Repairs. It has a Very Old and Minor Surface Glaze Only Hairline at the Front Left Area - This Most Likely a Kiln Imperfection that Occurred in the Making.
It Measures Overall Approx. 16 inches Tall x 10 inches Long - Wide.

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