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W. Miller Napanee Merchant Jug
Estimate:
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$1,100
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Size
11" x 6.5" Dia. (base).
Category
Description
A one-gallon stoneware jug with a strong cobalt decoration and stamped, "W. Miller. / Dealer In / Wines & Liquors. / Napanee. C.W". Capacity mark "1" in cobalt script. In the mid-1850s William Miller established his dry goods, groceries and liquors mercantile on Dundas Street in Napanee, eventually closing shop in 1871. Miller also served as a village councillor during the mid-1860s. Picton Pottery, possibly made during Lazier's tenure. 1860s. Stamped, "W. Miller. / Dealer In / Wines & Liquors. / Napanee. C.W". Capacity mark "1" in cobalt script.
Condition
Excellent condition. Thin 1/2" in-manufacture chip base edge at the front. Two in-manufacture flaws (3/4" left side base edge, 1/2" at the back below the handle).
