Item 6110
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this Stunning 3 Gallon Stoneware Jug made and stamped by "J. & E. Norton, Bennington, VT."
 
This is the mark of Julius Norton and his cousin Edward Norton who worked together in the family pottery from 1850-1859 ( William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, pp. 41-44).
 
This beauty sports the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash and a Double Thistle Decoration in Bright Bennington Cobalt Blue.   The floral has an array of leaves at the base that support two thistle flowers.  All the detailed work was executed with a slip cup.  The artist impresses us with his decorating skill!  Stands 15 1/2" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  Three coin-size stains.  That's it!  No chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration.  A stone ping on the right side of the left thistle in the making.  
 
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