Norton Cobalt-decorated "Union" Stoneware Jug

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Norton Cobalt-decorated "Union" Stoneware Jug, "F.B. NORTON & CO. WORCESTER, MASS.," 1858-c. 1880, two-gallon jug with straight sides, decorated with a stylized leafy branch over inscription "Union," with impressed maker's mark, (crack, repaired crack, surface flaking primarily to lower rear area),ht. 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Imperfections on rear area of jug: around lower rear base probable freeze line with clear epoxy applied to cracked areas on rear, extensive surface losses (cancer).

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