American & Southern | September 11, 2025
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1031
Ten Miniature Kentucky Stoneware Advertising Sample Jugs
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
late 1800s to early 1900s, Bristol glazed "I.W. HARPER" whiskey jug, Albany slip and Bristol glazed "Bemiss & Thompson" whiskey jug, three Bristol glazed "JONES BROS & CO." vinegar jugs, three "HIRSCH BROS & CO" vinegar and cider jugs, two with Albany slip and Bristol glazes, one inscribed with Albany slip glaze, two "R.M. HUGHES & CO." fruit vinegar jugs, one with Albany slip and Bristol glaze, the other inscribed with Albany slip glaze, sizes from 3 to 3-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Tennessee Collection
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Private Tennessee Collection
glaze anomalies as made, base edge wear, small glaze frits to inscribed "R.M HUGHES" jug base edge and "R.M. HUGHES" two tone jug rim, tiny frits to base edge of "BEMISS & THOMPSON" jug with tape residue and surface abrasion, tiny frit and wear to smallest "JONES BROS & CO." jug, otherwise good condition
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