Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 20, 2024: Americana - Day One

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Advertising/Country Store
Lot 305

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA STONEWARE WHISKEY ADVERTISING JUGS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $80 - $120
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$0 $10
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$500 $50
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$3,000 $250
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA STONEWARE WHISKEY ADVERTISING JUGS, LOT OF TWO, Bristol-slip glazed, each having cylindrical body with sharp shoulder, plain mouth, and applied strap handle, comprising an approximately two-gallon capacity example with Albany-slip glazed top and an approximately one-gallon capacity example. Each having printed stamp "A. HATKE & CO, / DISTILLERS OF FINE / WHISKEYS / RICHMOND, VA / ESTABLISHED 1867". Andrew Hatke & Co., Richmond, VA. Circa 1885. 10 3/4" and 12 5/8" HOA.
Catalogue Note: To learn more about Andrew Hatke and his liquor business follow this link, Andrew Hatke Blog.

Condition

Smaller example having two flakes to shoulder, one minor; larger example having some scattered radial hairlines to Bristol glaze, possibly glaze only, and a bruise and a shallow chip to base edge.

From a Virginia private collection.