Southern Pottery & Folk Art Extravaganza

Stunning 1845-50 Charles Ferguson Ring Marked Jug

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Start price: $550

Estimated price: $1,250 - $2,500

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Stunning and Significant 1845-50 time period Charles Ferguson (1793-1879) Ring Marked Two Gallon Jug. Folks, I don’t know if they get any better than this one right here. This jug is beautiful, with almost like a two-tone alkaline glaze a light lime glaze on top that goes to a deep darker lime glaze from the midsection to the base. This is the first example I have seen with this glaze before. Large, punctated ring marks with two concentric lines around the top shoulder of the jug with the classic Ferguson loop handle that was passed down through the Ferguson family line of potters. This vessel is a must for any Southern collector, being a premium example and fresh to the market example as well. Also note one small trace of blue rutile at the base. Classic sand line at base. Condition, outstanding for the age, with two insignificant rim chips, one area about an inch in width that was broken out and re-glued back in, note it was not repaired or color blended. No other damage cracks or repairs. Standing 14" Tall