CATAWBA VALLEY, NORTH CAROLINA STONEWARE JUGS, LOT OF TWO, alkaline-glazed, each of tapering ovoid form with applied strap handle, comprising a designated half-gallon capacity example with double ring incised mouth and shoulder, and an approximately one-gallon capacity example with plain mouth. Fourth quarter 19th/early 20th century. 7 7/8" and 11 5/8" H.
Provenance: From the Ann and Clay Ring family collection, Winston-Salem, NC.
One-gallon example undamaged; half-gallon example in excellent visual condition having professional restoration to mouth. Manufacturing flaws including half-gallon example with minor glazed over chips/flake to foot edge, as made.