Item 12868
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 3 Gallon Stoneware Jug made and stamped by the "West Troy N.Y. Pottery." 
 
This is the mark used by William Warner of West Troy (now Watervliet) from 1843 to 1871 (private research).
 
Dating to the mid-19th century, this beauty sports the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and a Large Bird on a Flowering Branch Decoration Created with a Slip Cup and Brush.  Stands 16 1/2" tall. 
 
Very Good Condition.  Chippage on the spout, surface ping line on the handle (closeup), a faint 3" vertical hairline on the bottom of the right side, and some scattered glaze wear-chips around the shoulder.  No base chips, cracks, stains, or restoration.       
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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