Lot of Two: B. B. CRAIG / VALE, NC Stoneware Snake Jugs, 4th Quarter 20th Century

March 23, 2019 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 240

Price Realized: $206.50

($175 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)

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Two Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Snake Jugs, Stamped "B.B. CRAIG / VALE, NC", Fourth Quarter 20th century, both of ovoid form with incised wavy line motif, each featuring a hand-modeled snake with applied kaolin eyes and covered in a greenish alkaline glaze. Both impressed on underside with Burlon B. Craig maker's mark. Both in excellent, essentially as-made condition. H (of slightly taller example) 8 1/4".

Lot of Two: B. B. CRAIG / VALE, NC Stoneware Snake Jugs, 4th Quarter 20th Century

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