Item 11755
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug whose form and decoration indicate that it was made by Stephen B. Sweeney, Henrico County, Virginia, James River.  Sweeney made pottery from 1835 to 1862.
 
For more on Sweeney, see Curtis Rice, James River Stoneware and the S. S. Perry Connection, pp. 180-208 and Eric C. Jenkins, Ceramics in Virginia, pp. 62-115. This jug is featured in Jenkins on p. 74 (picture above).
 
Dating to the mid-19th century, this beauty features a Tall and Narrow Form, Carefully Tooled Spout  and Shoulder, Handle with Cobalt Accents at the Terminals, and a Brushed Cobalt Cloud Floral on the Front.  Stands 12 1/2" tall.
 
Jugs are not a common form for Sweeney.
 
Excellent Condition.  A 3/8" chip on the rim.  That's it!  No base chips, hairlilnes, cracks, stains, or restoration. 
 
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