Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
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March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Advertising/Country Store
Lot 304

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA STONEWARE WHISKEY ADVERTISING JUG

Estimate: $80 - $120
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$100,000 $10,000

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA STONEWARE WHISKEY ADVERTISING JUG, Bristol-slip glazed with Albany-slip glazed top, designated two-gallon capacity, cylindrical body with sharp shoulder, plain mouth, and applied strap handle. Printed blue stamp "A. HATKE & CO, / DISTILLERS OF FINE / WHISKEYS / RICHMOND, - VA / ESTABLISHED 1867." and "2" gallon capacity above. Andrew Hatke & Co., Richmond, VA. Circa 1885. 12 3/4" HOA.
Catalogue Note: To learn more about Andrew Hatke and his liquor business follow this link, Andrew Hatke Blog.

Condition

Mostly undamaged, except having a shallow chip to shoulder on side and some crazing to Bristol glaze.

From a Virginia private collection.