Antique Stoneware 1G PA Jug with Cobalt Tulip, Cowden & Wilcox, Harrisburg, 1870s

  
A small-size, decorated Stoneware Jug with A+ Cobalt Floral decoration and Dauphin County maker advertising, 1-Gallon capacity, Pennsylvania origin, c. Wheel-thrown, slightly bulbous form with eased shoulder, tooled spout and applied strap handle. Impressed below the rim with cobalt-washed stamp reading: COWDEN & WILCOX / HARRISBURG. This the mark of John Cowden and Isaac Wilcox, active from about 1863 to roughly 1880.

See Internet for further information on this well-respected partnership. Front features a large, so-called Spitting Tulip Decoration artistically-executed in super bold, Brushed Cobalt. In addition, upper & lower handle terminals are highlighted with heavy cobalt accents. Theres an old cork is firmly lodged in the mouth.

Salt-glazed exterior; presumably Albany or Mineral Slip interior. Condition : Very Good++ to Excellent overall. This Jug survives in remarkable, essentially as-made condition with exceptional color, charming size and desirable makers mark. Some minor imperfections to note : There are contact and/or stack marks, in-the-making, noted on L/R shoulder and upper handle. Also, right side (mid-body) a stone ping or production/contact scar, as shown.

The Tulip has just a touch of fry on the heaviest areas of the decoration (see close-ups). Base with expected wear and soiling including small perimeter flakes. No cracks, repaired damage, restoration work or other excuses. Displays brilliantly; highly-appropriate for any C&W enthusiast, especially if condition and color is of utmost importance to your collection.

See photos for complete details and close-ups. Please consider them as part of the description. Highly sought-after 1-Gallon capacity; measures only 11H x 6-1/2W overall with base diameter of 6-1/4.

Good Luck, thanks for watching, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item "Antique Stoneware 1G PA Jug with Cobalt Tulip, Cowden & Wilcox, Harrisburg, 1870s" is in sale since Monday, September 20, 2021. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Stoneware".

The seller is "mgs1971" and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Cowden & Wilcox, Harrisburg PA, c.

  1870

• Main Color: Bold Blue Cobalt on Gray, Salt-Glazed Stoneware
• Color: Salt Glazed Stoneware w/ Brushed Cobalt Floral
• Model: Antique PA Stoneware w/ Cobalt & Maker Advertising
• Object Type: Cobalt Decorated PA Stoneware Jug
• Style: Primitive AAFA Country Folk Art Americana
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Featured Refinements: Antique Stoneware
• MPN: 1-Gallon Capacity
• Material: Stoneware