Item 9435
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 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 Thistle Decoration in Brilliant Cobalt!  Two thistles drawn in detail with a slip cup leap from a Plethora of Leaves.  A wonderful examples of this decoration.  Stands 14" tall. 
 
Excellent Condition.  A narrow 1/2" chip on the bottom edge and some light staining near the bottom.  That's it!  No spout chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration. 
 
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