Item 13240
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this splendid 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug with Parrot on a Plume made and stamped for the Merchant, "P. H. Carpenter & Co., Southbridge, Mass."
 
This jug was made by Franklin Norton and Frederick Hancock who operated the pottery in Worcester from 1858-1876 ("The F. B. Norton Pottery: Stoneware of Every Description." Worcester Historical Museum, 1980-1981).
 
This beauty features the Merchant Advertising with Cobalt Swipe on the Shoulder and a Brushed Cobalt Parrot on a Plume Decoration in Bright and Shiny Cobalt.  This was one of Norton's signature decorations and is typically found with gorgeous cobalt like this jug exhibits.  Stands 13 1/4" tall.  
 
Excellent Condition.  A minor 1/4" chip on the underside at the edge.  That's it!  No spout chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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