Item 11226
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 1 1/2 Gallon Stoneware Jug with Parrot on a Plume made and stamped by "Frank B. Norton & Co., Worcester, Mass."
 
This is the mark of Franklin Norton and Frederick Hancock who operated the pottery in Worcester using this stamp from 1858-1876 ("The F. B. Norton Pottery: Stoneware of Every Description." Worcester Historical Museum, 1980-1981).
 
This beauty features the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and Bright Parrot on a Plume Decoration.  This was one of Norton's signature decorations and is typically found with gorgeous cobalt like this jug exhibits.  Stands 11 3/4" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  Two tiny nibbles on the back of the parrot. That's it!  No spout or base chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration.  
 
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