Item 10283
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this Rare Blue and White Spongeware Pitcher in the Grape Cluster on Basketweave Pattern.
 
Dating to the early 20th century, this beauty features a Tight Basketweave Pattern from which Clusters of Grapes Hang, with a Rickrack Border Top and Bottom.  Blue and white sponging.  Stands 7 7/8" tall.
 
This is a rare pattern and in sponge is even rarer.  You will find a fine discussion of this pattern in Terry Taylor and Terry and Kay Lowrance, Collector's Encyclopedia of Salt Glaze Stoneware, p. 43. 
 
Exceptional Condition.  As made. No damage of any kind.  
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE