= Antique 19th C RARE Stoneware Jug Crock Merchant JOHN MATTHEWS NEW YORK #14

  

Antique 19th C RARE Stoneware Jug Crock Merchant JOHN MATTHEWS NEW YORK #14. For your consideration is a RARE American jug / crock. Salt glazed stoneware vessel with one separately applied handle. Clearly impressed 5-lines mark upfront in washed underglaze cobalt blue, reading "FINE EXTRACTS & SIRUPS / FROM THE FIRM OF / JOHN MATTHEWS / 1st AVE 26th & 27th STS / NEW YORK". This is an emblematic merchant jug made for the above referenced company.

John Matthews (18081870) was known as the "The Soda Fountain King". He is credited with the development of a device to carbonate soft drinks and the inventor of the first countertop soda fountain. Jugs like this contained syrups for carbonated drinks. A wonderful scarce 1 gallon jug, great historical Americana.

Circa 2nd half of 19th century. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS! 11.5" x 7.25 " diameter.

Volume - possibly 1 gallon. Condition: Please see photos below.

The handle has been broken off, some discoloration spots from the kiln, minor flake at the spout. A clay impurity spot at mid body. No cracks, chips, hairlines or restoration. 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. The item "= Antique 19th C RARE Stoneware Jug Crock Merchant JOHN MATTHEWS NEW YORK #14" is in sale since Saturday, February 20, 2021. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Stoneware".

The seller is "imeon" and is located in Spring, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Object Type: Crock Jug
• Color: Gray
• Brand: JOHN MATTHEWS, NEW YORK