Extremely Rare "Weaverville Pottery / Sep 7- 1904," Buncombe County, NC Small-Sized Stoneware Presentation Jug

Spring 2026 Auction of the David & Jongy Ward Collection

Lot #: 70

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Extremely Rare Small-Sized Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Presentation Jug, Signed "Weaverville Pottery / Sep 7- 1904," Buncombe County, NC origin, 1904, squat-shaped jug with flaring spout and applied strap handle with depressed lower terminal, the surface featuring the large, hand-incised inscription, "Mae Louise Matson / Weaverville Pottery / Sep 7- 1904," and covered in a mottled brown glaze. This jug is the only signed example of stoneware from Weaverville Pottery that we are aware of. Its elaborate inscription, elusive signature, and petite size, place it among the most important examples of Buncombe County, NC stoneware to come to auction in years. Literature: According to p. 101 of Zug, Turners and Burners: The Folk Potters of North Carolina, Weaverville Pottery was run by James R. Cheek, who employed a member of the Stone family to produce his ware. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. H 5".



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