The impressed maker’s mark on front shoulder is not very bold and the ARMSTRONG name is not even visible…. I can make out & WENTWORTH NORWICH….. One gallon stoneware jug with applied handle….. Gray salt glaze finish…. A chip on edge of handle & a couple shallow glaze flakes. Some old wear & stains. I’ve […]
Tagged: 1820's | early | gallon | glaze | norwich | ovoid | salt | stoneware | wentworth
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EXTREMELY RARE, Central Virginia Antique Primitive ca. 1820’s (perhaps earlier) 1/2 Gallon Canning Crock in Pristine Condition. Ovoid Shape, Amazing Dark Charcoal Blue Gray, Golds w/ Green, etc. Expert craftsmanship, an early example of glazing inside and out. Throw rings are easy seen and felt inside this piece. Please see all pictures to appreciate the […]
Tagged: 1820's | antique | canning | crock | farm | made | rare | slave | stoneware | virginia
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