Exceptional J. NORTON & CO. / BENNINGTON, VT. Stoneware Jug w/ Cobalt Pheasant-on-Stump Decoration

Summer 2023 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 208

Price Realized: $13,200.00

($11,000 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Outstanding Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Pheasant-on-Stump Decoration, Stamped "J. NORTON & CO. / BENNINGTON, VT.," circa 1860, cylindrical jug with semi-squared spout, decorated with a boldly slip-trailed design of a pheasant with turned head, perched on a stump flanked by shrubs. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Excellent detail to bird's body, including heavy feathering to neck and breast. One of the finest Norton single pheasants that we have ever offered, featuring exceptionally bold cobalt. Approximately 10" tight diagonal line extending from base on left side of jug, not visible from front. This line includes some short lines that extend off from it. Two additional short lines to front. An additional short line to front base, and a very faint 1 1/4" surface line to front. Some short lines in spout, probably in-the-firing. Some minor handle wear. Some light bubbling to cobalt on stump. Minor staining. H 14 3/4".