Item 9121
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this Uncommon Blue and White Spongeware Mug.
 
It was made by the Cannelton Pottery of Cannelton, Indiana.  This company was founded in 1862 by the Clark Brothers and made stoneware from 1872 into the 1890's (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, p. 114).
 
This beauty was Pressed in a Mold and has an Applied Strap Handle and Distinctive Cannelton Sponging around the Rim.  Stands 3 1/2" tall
 
Excellent Condition.  A minor 1/8" nibble on the bottom edge.  That's it!  No rim chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration.  
 
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