Exceedingly Rare Small-Sized James River Valley of Virginia Stoneware "Buggy" Jug

Spring 2026 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 156

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Exceedingly Rare Small-Sized Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware "Buggy" Jug, James River Valley of VA origin, second quarter 19th century, semi-ovoid jug of squat, flattened form with heavily-tooled shoulder and finely-potted spout, brush-decorated around the body with three large foliate motifs. Cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Thrown in exceptionally small size, this wonderfully shaped jug is the first of its kind that we have seen in James River Valley of Virginia production. Its distinctive shape kept it from tipping while being used on a ship or carriage. Provenance: Herb and Carol Hausmann Collection. A 7/8" chip to spout along with a few other spout chips. Some bubbling to cobalt. H 5" : Diam. (of base) 5 1/8".



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