2026 Southern Pottery & Folk Art Auction

Lot 49D:

Scarce 5 Gallon, Daniel Mineral Water Cooler

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $1,000 - $2,500

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Description

Scarce Five Gallon, Daniel Mineral Water Cooler, This jug was potted in Barrow County, GA. These are highly significant and very few were made for use. Our understanding through research they were used in a Hotel here in Indian Springs GA, Butts County by Chief McIntosh in 1823 later called the Varner House, also the Elder House 1851-97, Foy Hotel 1890s, Calumet 1890-1910 and Wigwam Hotel 1890-1921. Standing: 20" Tall

Condition: Insignificant rim flakes, no cracks or repairs.