Bidspirit auction | JOHN L. SMITH & CO,

JOHN L. SMITH & CO, WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA MERCHANT JUG - Pennsylvania, 2nd half-19th century. Stoneware jug with tooled spout and ribbed strap handle. Four horizontal stamp marks around shoulder. Stamped ”John L Smith & Co / 1407 Main / & 1406 South / Sts / Wheeling. W.Va.” stamp was applied twice, blurring the letters in a unique design. 11.5” high, no capacity mark (1 gallon). Provenance: a southern Ohio collection. Affordable, in-house shipping is available for this lot. Please contact us for a quote. Condition: Very good; old chip on handle, as-made surface imperfections.