Southern Pottery & Folk Art Extravaganza

Lot 238B:

Fine 1840-50 Edgefield Double Handle Sorghum Jug

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Start price: $850

Estimated price: $1,850 - $2,500

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Description

Fine 1840-50 Five Gallon, Edgefield, South Carolina Double Handle Sorghum Jug. Strong Landrum shop, slave made vessel. Fantastic double handle and strong eye appeal with a rich earthy brown alkaline glaze. The sorghum jug has a 5 scratched into the shoulder with ( 5 ) which is a rare mark. The jug has a very well done restoration to one handle and is color blended to museum standards. No other condition issues present. No cracks orother repairs. This is a fresh example from the Terry collection of SC. Standing: 17" Tall