Antique 19th C RARE Salt-glaze Stoneware Jug Crock ORIENTAL TEA CO #7. For your consideration is a rare American jug / crock.
Salt glazed stoneware vessel with one applied handle. Clear impressed mark upfront in washed underglaze cobalt blue, reading "ORIENTAL TEA CO ".
This is a merchant jug made for the above referenced company, which was established in Boston, MA in 1868 and was dealing with high quality teas and coffees. Jugs with this mark are early for the business and much scarcer than the later ones with "Oriental Condensed Coffee" variation.Great advertising memorabilia for an emblematic historical New England company. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS! 12" x 7.5" wide with handle x 7.25 diameter at the base. Volume - possibly 1 gallon. Take a look at the other items we have for sale now.
Our items are described with the best of our knowledge and ability. We will be glad to answer all of your questions and provide additional photos and/or information. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Dinnerware & Serveware\Jugs & Pitchers". The seller is "imeon" and is located in this country: US.This item can be shipped worldwide.