Item 12911
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this Rare 3 Gallon Stoneware Jug made and stamped on the right shoulder, "Franklin Factory, 1834, S. Q[uigley, Cin.].  The pottery stamp incorporates a profile of Benjamin Franklin.  
 
S. Quigley was a pewtersmith who ran his shop in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1834 to about 1846.  See are rare example from the Cincinnati Museum of Art:  https://collection.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/objects/12392/storage-jar;jsessionid=8F50F7C16385A14B1B6CADDB500F23D5
 
What intrigues me about this jug is that it has all the characteristics of being made in the James River, Virginia region.  The form, color of the clay, and decoration all scream "Virginia." The decoration appears on later pieces in Virginia, particularly the work of Thomas and John Ducey of Petersburg, Virginia (1854-1873).  See their work in Eric Jenkins, Ceramics in Virginia, pp. 207-210 and one I sold, #11188).  It would appear that at some point Quigley imported his stoneware from Virginia.  The example in the Cincinnati museum clearly was not made in Virginia and appears to have been made in Ohio. 
 
This beauty features a narrow spout, generously looped handle, and a bright brushed cobalt blossom composed of 16 bold strokes of cobalt.  Stands 16 1/2" tall. 
 
Very Good Condition with professional restoration.  Two chips at the base/underside (1/2", 1").  The handle has been professionally restored.  Recess on the back in the making. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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