Antique 3-Gallon Stoneware Jug – High Shoulder with Black Glaze and Applied Handle

Description :
This large-capacity stoneware jug features a sharply tapered shoulder and a dark black Albany slip glaze on the top third, with an unglazed buff-colored stoneware base. A bold cobalt “3” mark on the front indicates its 3-gallon volume. The jug includes an applied handle and narrow spout, with visible age cracking throughout the body. Once used to store cider, whiskey, or vinegar, this piece now stands as a striking decorative element.

Era:
Late 19th to Early 20th Century (circa 1890s–1920s)

Style:
American Folk / Rustic Utility

Technique:
Wheel-thrown stoneware with Albany slip glaze and hand-applied handle

Tools Used:
Clay wheel, slip glaze brush, kiln, wooden rib, stamping tool

History:
These jugs were common in American general stores and households for liquid storage before mass-produced containers became the norm.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown; cobalt marking and glaze style suggest midwestern U.S. production

Measurements:
9 ⅛" Ø x 15" T

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 12–15 lbs

Item Number : P13115

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : UK