Rare Stoneware Jug from 1855 by Hiram N. Ballard. 3 Gallon jug, stamped H. N. Ballard, Burlington, VT. Beige jug with handle, hnd painted with cobalt blue floral design. This is in excellent condition. Interesting texture from the salt glaze. There is some crazing -- see photos. No chips or cracks.

The Jug is 16" tall, 9" diameter on the bottom, and 2 1/2" diameter on the top opening. This weighs 12 pounds.

This mark is for Hiram N. Ballard of the famous Ballard family of potters. Hiram ran the pottery in Burlington in 1855 after buying the failed Nichols pottery. He was joined in 1856 by his brothers and the stamp changed to O.L. and A.K. Ballard. The "H.N. BALLARD" mark is one of the rarer marks by this pottery company.

This came from an estate that knows how to care for antiques!

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