new-york-stoneware-advertising-jug-with-incised-bird-decoration
Lot 446
New York Stoneware Advertising Jug with Incised Bird Decoration
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
A three gallon highly ovoid jug, circa 1830, stamped "FROM / G. LYMAN / DRUGGIST / 271 RIVER STREET / 3 / TROY, NY." with tooled spout, the body decorated with incised and cobalt highlighted design of a bird perched on a leafy branch, exceptional feather detail, stamped near base "I. SEYMOUR".

16.75 x 10 in.

From the Collection of Mary Wells, Greensboro, North Carolina

Seymour Factory 1829-1850 using this particular stamp.

Several dings to the body; screw at lower handle terminus which appears to be original; scrape to rim.

$800 - 1,200