August Americana
Description:
"Federal Eagle"-decorated Charlestown Jug, Frederick Carpenter, Charlestown, Massachusetts, early 19th century, ovoid body with attached lug handles and tooled neck, shoulders, and base, marked "CHARLESTOWN" with Federal eagle with a "2" inside, ht. 12 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
chip to rim. small dings to sides. minor discoloration.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Frederick Carpenter, Charlestown JugStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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