Outstanding Ten-Gallon Cobalt-Decorated Stoneware Jar with Double Eagle Stenciling, Stenciled "Lion Pottery / A. CONRAD / NEW GENEVA / FAYETTE CO. PA.," circa 1875, cylindrical jar with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded rim, and applied lug handles, decorated with a stenciled design of a Federal eagle with arrows in its foot, carrying a banner in its beak, "Lion Pottery." Decorated below with a different stenciled design of a Federal eagle carrying an olive branch and arrows in its feet with rays above, surrounded by the maker's stenciling, "A. CONRAD. / NEW GENEVA / FAYETTE CO. PA." Base stenciled with a bold-faced "10" flanked by roses. Freehand stripe to shoulder and large, circular cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Distinguished by its double eagle stenciling and size, this jar is the finest example of Alexander Conrad stoneware that we have ever offered. A long, thin Y-shaped crack across underside, extending onto base in three places. A minor chip to interior of rim. A minor chip to reverse end of proper right handle. H 19 3/4".
Special Note: Due to this object's large size, we are unable to ship it using our normal in-house shipping service. It must either be picked up by the high bidder, or special arrangements must be made by the high bidder for pick up and / or shipping by a third party. If you have any questions, please contact us; we are certainly able to recommend options for third party shippers ahead of time that you can contact for a quote.
