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Wallbridge & Clarke Belleville Stoneware Oyster Mug
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$800
Sold
CA$650
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Size
6.25" x 5.5" x 5.5".
Category
Description
Belleville, Ontario. 1880-1890. George Wallbridge and Joseph Clarke established their business in 1871 and quickly became one of the largest importers and dealers of groceries, provisions and liquors in Belleville. Although stoneware jugs bearing the name of this partnership are not uncommon, oyster mugs such as this example are quite scarce and highly sought after. Marked, "Wallbridge & Clarke / Belleville Ont. / O"
Condition
Professional restoration to cracks.
Medium
Salt-glazed stoneware.
