Schmidt and Friday Wines and Liquors Pre-Prohibition Glazed Stoneware Jug

Business Name: Schmidt & Friday Wines & Liquors, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Manufacturer/Plant: Unknown
Date of manufacture: Pre-Prohibition
Condition/Comments: Two gallon stoneware jug with Pittsburgh, PA Advertising, Western PA origin, circa 1875, ovoid jug with tooled spout, featuring the stenciled cobalt advertising: SCHMIDT (ampersand) FRIDAY. WINES (ampersand) LIQUORS. PITTSBURGH. PA. 2. Cobalt stripe decoration above and at base. Cobalt script 2 at base, flanked by dashes. Excellent, essentially as-made condition. The iron in the material has given this piece a nice cast of orange-brown to contrast with the warm gray of the material color and the blue of the cobalt imprint. Felt pads applied to base. 9-inch diameter x 14 h. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

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