Old 1830s L Norton & Son Bennington VT 2 Gallon Stoneware Pottery Crock Jug Pot

  

Today we are pleased to offer for sale a truly special and all-original early 19th century L. Norton & Son of Bennington, VT stoneware crock stamped on the front L. The piece has a truly warm and exquisite time-earned patina, with small imperfections that only add character and appeal! Pot presents beautifully and is in very good antique condition, with minor wear/distressing and patina commensurate with age and type of use. There are a few small chips along the outer edge of mouth of crock, all commensurate with age, and no cracks.

Dimensions: Height: 10-3/4" Diameter at widest point: approximately 9" Diameter of mouth: 7-1/2. Old 1830s L Norton & Son Bennington VT 2 Gallon Stoneware Pottery Crock Jug Pot. Norton & Son of Bennington, VT stoneware crock!

One of the most iconic type of objects from 18th and 19th century is stoneware, particularly pieces with cobalt decoration, and few people did cobalt-decorated salt-glazed stoneware pottery better than the Norton family of Vermont. The Norton pottery company predates Vermonts statehood; it was founded by Captain John Norton in 1785. By 1812, Luman Norton, Captain Nortons oldest son, joined the business and in 1823, Captain Norton had left the company in the hands of Luman and his brother John. Julius Norton, Lumans son, would join his father in business in 1833, a fact reflected in the mark, L.

Norton & Son, which was used until Lumans retirement in 1841, at which point Julius managed the pottery solo under Julius Norton. The company survived until 1894 when it stopped producing stoneware. Most likely used to store grain or other food-related item. The pot features two handles and a brown glazed interior.

Stamped on the front L. This charming piece has been used and cherished since its's creation in the 1830's and is now ready to be enjoyed and display again! Add Old New England/Americana country charm to any room in your home or business with this fabulous stoneware antique! A signed and rare piece that is seldom seen in the open market these days... Item(s) will be professionally packed to prevent damage in transit. Feel welcome to message us with further questions or requests for more images, and thank you for looking! Your satisfaction is important to us. It will be our pleasure to leave you great feedback, in return!

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• Age: 1800-1849
• Color: Beige
• Country/Region of Origin: United States
• Maker: L. Norton & Son
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Primary Material: Ceramic & Porcelain
• Style: Americana