B.B. CRAIG / VALE, N.C. Stoneware Snake Jug

October 28, 2017 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 334

Price Realized: $413.00

($350 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)

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Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Snake Jug, Stamped "B.B. CRAIG / VALE, N.C.", early fourth quarter 20th century, ovoid jug with tooled shoulder and two applied handles, the shoulder decorated with two hand-modeled and applied clay snakes with carved mouths and raised eyes. Surface of jug and one snake covered in a greenish alkaline glaze. Other snake decorated with iron slip. Underside impressed with B.B. Craig maker's mark. Hairline to brown snake's neck. H 10 1/2".

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