Item 5924
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this uncommon Blue and White Country Spongeware Pitcher. 
 
This shape and form is uncommon.  I have only seen about 10 of these and 8 of them came from an old log cabin home I picked in Western Kentucky about 10 years ago.  The owner said she picked them up at Nashville fleamarkets in the 1970's.  
 
Dating around 1890, this beauty is Hand-Turned with Ball Form, Pouty-Lipped Spout, Handle Close to the Body (an indicator of age), and Cat's Paw Sponging in Dark Cobalt Blue.  5 1/2" tall.  
 
Excellent Condition.  A shallow 7/8" wear spot on top of the left side of the spout (closeup).  No base chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration.   Glaze retraction near the bottom on the making. 
 
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