Rare HUMISTON & CUMMINGS / S. AMBOY, NJ Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug

Fall 2026 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 157

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Rare Two-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "HUMISTON & / CUMMINGS / S. AMBOY. NJ," second quarter 19th century, ovoid jug with tapered spout, decorated with a brushed design of a tulip emanating from a leafy stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. Provenance: Crocker Farm, Inc., July 21, 2018, lot 355. A thin 4" vertical crack at base on reverse, continuing a short distance onto underside. An approximately 1 1/4" in-the-firing line to base on reverse. A minor in-the-firing separation below lower handle terminal. A 1/2" in-the-firing iron ping to base on side of jug. A small amount of paint(?) residue to reverse. Handle with two minor chips and light wear. A tiny nick to reverse side of spout. Faintness to "S. AMBOY. NJ" portion of maker's mark. H 15".



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