Item 3973
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 5 Gallon Blue and White Spongeware Water Cooler.  
 
Dating around 1900, this beauty features Straight 2" Top and Bottom Borders Framed by Blue Stripes, and a Bulbous Middle with Blue Sponging.  Gorgeous and unusual.  Stands 15 1/4" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  Six chips inside the rim (1/4" to 1/2"), 1" U-shaped surface ping outside the rim, a 1/4" chip at the base, and some water glass staining inside from use.  No hairlines, cracks, or restoration. 
 
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