Three American Ovoid Stoneware Pottery Jugs

Circa 1840s, including two salt glazed forms with semi squared spout, and brushed cobalt decoration, approximately one gallon capacity, the first stamped "CLARK & CO. / ROCHESTER" (10 1/2 in.), and the second stamped "NORTON & FENTON / Bennington VT" (10 1/2 in.); the third approximately half-gallon capacity with brown glazed, stamped "SMITH & DAY / MANUFACTURERS / NOWALK, CON."

Private Collection, Ohio

Smith & Day jug with tight hairline to base of handle, and chip to base rim; Norton & Fenton with small chip to upper spout rim.