Description: Up for sale is an adorable and unusual miniature/toy stoneware jug. It's got a fat round "beehive" form body with wide shoulder tapering into a very narrow spout, with a thin and delicate arching strap handle applied low on the neck and at mid shoulder. The base is signed by the potter, "Marie" in the form of a handwritten stamp. Its clay is a very dark reddish brown. After being thrown it was dipped upside down (you can see the fingerprints) into a very attractive thick speckled chocaletey brown glaze. It's only a bit over 2 1/4" tall and 1 5/8" across the base. I've been unable to identify "Marie" but there's no doubt that this is an old, early 1900s piece. I acquired this piece from a Louisiana picker so I figured it would be safe to look South, and sure enough, the only similar example I can find online was sold a number of years ago and identified as an Alabama piece. It shares the same tiny size, narrow spout, thin handle, and is also stamped "Marie" on its base. If anyone recognizes this potter, do feel free to let me know! It is in perfect condition with some typical wear along the bottom outer edge. It is a miracle the tiny handle didn't snap in half at any point. Truly nothing wrong with this jug! Satisfaction guaranteed, if you're not in love after handling it in person I'm happy to accept returns. Shipped via USPS Priority Mail at buyer's expense, or pickup in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Please visit my 'Ebay Store' as I always have dozens of other bottles, flasks etc for sale - if you see something else you like, let me know and we can work out a deal and combine shipping! Be sure to "follow" or "save" me as a seller, that way you're the first to know when I add new listings :) I am a proud member of the FOHBC (Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors), I encourage anyone unfamiliar to reach out and I'll be happy to share a long list of benefits/reasons why I'm a member and why I think you should join too! It's a vital organization and there's truly no other community like it, online or offline. Visit fohbc.org
Price: 55 USD
Location: Staunton, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-10T01:37:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
Type: Pottery
Signed: Signed
Color: Brown
Date of Creation: 1900-1949
Style: Country
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Clay & Dough
Region of Origin: US-Southeast
