Item 9864
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug made and stamped by "W. Roberts, Binghamton, N.Y." 
 
This is the mark of William Roberts, son-in-law of Noah White of Whites Utica Pottery. He founded a branch of the family business in Binghamton in 1848 and ran it until 1888 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, 71).
 
This beauty features the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and a Fanciful Orchid Decoration Created with a Slip Cup that Fills the Front. This was a standard decoration for this pottery, a version of that used by the parent company in Utica.  Stands 13 1/4" tall. 
 
Very Good Condition. A 1/4" flake in the glaze on the left side of the spout and overall staining from use.  No base chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration. 
 
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