Bidspirit auction | A.O. Whittemore Havana New York

A.O. Whittemore Havana New York 4-Gallon Salt-Glazed Stoneware Jug with Cobalt Decoration - This 4-gallon salt-glazed stoneware jug is a product of the A.O. Whittemore pottery in Havana, New York, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. The vessel is constructed with an ovoid body, a narrow collared neck, and a thick, hand-applied loop handle. The exterior surface features a salt-glazed finish with a light gray to buff color and a characteristic orange peel texture. The front is decorated with a hand-painted cobalt blue slip motif consisting of two vertically striped circular forms joined by a leafy vine. The shoulder is impressed with the maker mark A. O. WHITTEMORE over HAVANA N.Y. and an impressed numeral 4 denoting the capacity. Capacity: 4 gallons.