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4-Gallon Stoneware Jug With Cobalt Bird Decoration
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4-Gallon Stoneware Jug With Cobalt Bird Decoration
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$300
Live Auction
Canadiana, Advertising & Historic Objects | Featuring The Jon Church Collection
Size
16.5" x 8.75" Dia.
Category
Pottery & Stoneware
Description
Canadian. Likely Cornwall, Ontario. 1860s. A well-rendered and dark cobalt blue bird on this solid 4-gallon jug. Its maker is attributed to Orrin Ballard, most likely during his time in Cornwall, Ontario (1864-1869). Stamped, "4".
Condition
Professional repair to 2 small spout chips, at the front and right side; and a tight/faint crack along the base starting at the left side and running horizontally towards the back.
Medium
Salt-glazed stoneware.
Provenance
From the Jon Church Collection.
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