Antique 1850s Stoneware Whiskey Jug
Antique 1850s dark-glazed stoneware whiskey jug with a distinctive Albany-slip "galaxy" glaze finish. Professionally packed for fragile shipment. Ships next business day.
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Antique 1850s dark-glazed stoneware whiskey jug with a distinctive Albany-slip "galaxy" glaze finish. Professionally packed for fragile shipment. Ships next business day. Full refund if damaged in transit. This large antique whiskey jug is handmade, unmarked stoneware in a rich dark brown Albany-slip glaze, with a mottled, speckled "galaxy" surface texture characteristic of period utility stoneware. Its round form and sturdy handle reflect the practical, hand-thrown pottery made across the American South and Midwest for household and farm storage in the mid-19th century. A substantial, authentic piece of primitive Americana with genuine age and presence. Please review all photos closely for exact glaze coloring, surface texture, and condition before purchase. Type: Stoneware whiskey jug Glaze: Dark brown Albany slip, "galaxy" mottled texture Era: 1850s, pre-Civil War Markings: Unmarked Material: Stoneware, handmade Packed with care and shipped insured - every piece leaves our shop protected to arrive safely.
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