Item 12447
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 1 Gallon Jug made and stamped by "J. & E. Norton, Bennington, VT."   
 
This is the work of Julius Norton and his cousin, Edward Norton who worked in Bennington using this mark from 1850-1859 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, pp. 42).  
 
This beauty features the pottery stamp with cobalt wash, and a Classic Norton Bird on a Branch Decoration.  Dark and rich cobalt too!  Stands 10 3/4" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  A shallow 1/2" chip on the spout back by the handle and a couple small stains.  That's it!  No base chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration.  A couple stone pings in the making. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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