Item 10472
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug with Parrot on a Plume made and stamped by "Frank B. Norton & Co., Worcester, Mass."
 
This is the mark of Frank Norton and Frederick Hancock who operated the pottery in Worcester using this stamp from 1858-1877 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, pp. 52-53).
 
This beauty features the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and Bright Parrot on a Plume Decoration.  This was one of Norton's signature decorations and is typically found with gorgeous cobalt like this jug exhibits.  In addition, the plume is particularly detailed and ends with dots.  Stands 14" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  Five contiguous narrow chips at the base (1/4" to 3/4") and a couple tiny stains.  That's it!  No spout chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration. A few minor surface drying/firing lines at the base in the making.    
 
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