Rare and Fine Isaac Hewitt, Jr. / RICES LANDING, PA Double-Handled Stoneware Jug

Summer 2020 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 292

Price Realized: $6,000.00

($5,000 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)

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Rare and Fine Four-Gallon Double-Handled Stoneware Jug, Stenciled "EXCELSIOR WORKS / Isaac Hewitt, Jr. / RICES LANDING, PA," circa 1875, semi-ovoid jug with wide, finely-tooled spout, and two applied lug handles, decorated with a delicately-brushed fuchsia design, along with freehand stripes and flourishes. Crisp Isaac Hewitt, Jr. maker's stenciling near base. An elegantly-potted and rarely-seen form by this desirable Western Pennsylvania maker. Spout chip. Two salt drips to front and an additional small salt drip to shoulder on reverse.

Rare and Fine Isaac Hewitt, Jr. / RICES LANDING, PA Double-Handled Stoneware JugRare and Fine Isaac Hewitt, Jr. / RICES LANDING, PA Double-Handled Stoneware JugRare and Fine Isaac Hewitt, Jr. / RICES LANDING, PA Double-Handled Stoneware Jug

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