Lot 1008

SIGNED GEORGE FULTON (1834-1894), ALLEGHANY CO., VALLEY OF VIRGINIA DECORATED STONEWARE HARVEST JUG

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SIGNED GEORGE FULTON (1834-1894), ALLEGHANY CO., VALLEY OF VIRGINIA DECORATED STONEWARE HARVEST JUG, salt-glazed, approximately one-gallon capacity, ovoid form with a large flaring and a small collared spout, three bands of triple incised rings and a center applied strap-like handle with broad medial ridge and molded faux screw heads to terminals. Brushed cobalt "G N Fulton" in script above a horizontal triple bloom floral decoration with additional decorative elements to one side and reverse featuring a spitting tulip flanked by dropped feather decorations, additional cobalt to handle terminals. George N. Fulton (1834-1894) Pottery, Arritts, Alleghany Co., VA. Active 1867-1885. 11 1/4" HOA (including handle).
Literature: For a detailed discussion of Fulton see Hunter (ed.) - Ceramics in America 2004, pp. 157-178, "The Remarkable Stoneware of George N. Fulton" by Kurt C. Russ.

Condition

Excellent condition, except having two minor flakes to larger spout rim.

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The important collection of H. Marshall Goodman Jr., Richmond, VA.