"Worcester Dove" Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Jar

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"Worcester Dove" Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Jar, "F.B. NORTON & CO. WORCESTER MASS.," third quarter 19th century, 1 1/2-gallon jar with lug handles, with hand-painted cobalt dove on branch ornamenting the front, and impressed maker's marks to shoulder, (chips, cracks),ht. 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

1/2 in. deep crack to rim with associated hairline, small chips and cracks to handles, long hairlines to back and side.

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