Catawba Valley, North Carolina Four Gallon Double Handled Jug

Late 19th century, ovoid form with double loop handles flaking a tooled spout, obverse featuring glass runs from the upper handle juncture down the sides, "4" capacity mark incised on the shoulder, otherwise unmarked.

16 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.

Described on page 69 and illustrated on page 70 in "Potters of the Catawba Valley North Carolina."


Restoration to one handle; lower reverse body with firing crack; underside with tight hairline.