19thC Olive & Orange Lead-Glazed New England Redware Jug, 1-Quart, att. Gonic NH

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Description : A primitive, quart-size 19thC. Redware Whiskey Jug, 8-5/8"H, New England origin, possibly Gonic, New Hampshire, c.1820-1840Wheel-thrown, tapered cylindrical form with tooled spout and applied strap handle. Covered in an attractive mottled olive-green glaze with orange spotting typical of the early New England potteries.Condition : Good to Very Good overall with desirable size and tremendous character. Imperfections are noted below:Rim with expected wear including some small chips and glaze flakes, as shown.Body with several surface and firing imperfections, including scars, stack marks, iron pings, glaze drips, etc. in-the-making. Of note: there is a an oval, thumb-size chip/flake noted on the right side, mid-body (see close-up, photo #12).Base is partially glazed with some typical wear consistent with age, use and handling.No cracks, repaired damage or restoration work.Charming size with wonderful, multi-color glaze. Displays brilliantly. Highly appropriate for any collection of early Redware or Americana.See photos for complete details and please consider them as part of the description. Approximate 1-Quart capacity; measures 8-5/8"H x 5-1/4"W overall. Weighs 2.25 lbs.Payment & Shipping : Offered without reserve. Ships professionally packed and fully insured to the highest bidder, anywhere in the lower 48.Domestic read more