Pittsburgh, PA Stoneware Advertising Jug, Western PA origin, circa 1875
March 19, 2016 Stoneware Auction
Lot #: 249
Price Realized: $258.75
($225 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
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One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Pittsburgh, PA Advertising, Western PA origin, circa 1875, semi-ovoid jug with tooled spout, featuring the stenciled cobalt advertising "SCHMIDT & FRIDAY. / WINES & / LIQUORS. / PITTSBURGH. / PA.". A 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" salt drip to right side of jug. Two spout chips. A small base chip. Some staining to surface.
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