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Four Pieces of Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware, Northeastern U.S. origin, second half 19th century, a two-gallon cylindrical jar with slip-trailed spiraling floral motif, stamped "O.L. & A.K. BALLARD, / BURLINGTON, VT," circa 1865; a two-gallon jug with stylized floral motif, stamped "FRANK B. NORTON / WORCESTER MASS," circa 1858-1877; a four-gallon crock with slip-trailed flowering plant motif, stamped "J. BURGER, JR. / ROCHESTER.N.Y.," circa 1885; and a two-gallon advertising jug, inscribed "John Rauber & Co. / Rochester / N.Y.," stamped "J. FISHER / LYONS, NY," fourth quarter 19th century. Ballard jar with chipping to interior of rim, in-the-firing chips to bottom edge, bubbling to cobalt, a faint 3 3/4" vertical line at midsection on reverse (not visible on interior), and staining to surface. Norton jug with a spout chip, flakes to surface, fry to cobalt, and a small base chip. Burger crock with significant staining to surface, in otherwise excellent condition. Rochester jug with restoration to handle and spout, large salt drips to front, and base chips, mostly glazed over. H (of tallest) 14 1/4".
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