WASHINGTON, DC STONEWARE WHISKEY ADVERTISING JUG
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Description
WASHINGTON, DC STONEWARE WHISKEY ADVERTISING JUG, Bristol-slip with upper Albany-slip type glaze, approximately half-pint capacity, bold beehive form with applied strap handle. Printed stamp "Merry Christmas & Happy New Year / GOLD SEAL PURE RYE / WM. C. ZIMMERMAN / 507 Q STREET, N. W. / WASHINGTON, D.C." to front. Early 20th century. 4 3/4" HOA.
Catalogue Note: William Christian Zimmerman was born in Washington, DC, a child of German immigrants. He had an assortment of jobs in his lifetime including bookbinder, watchmaker, real estate salesman, and building appraiser. The current piece was probably a gift given to clients during the holiday season. Zimmerman passed away in 1964 at the age of 87.Â
Provenance:
Collection of the late Al and Billy Steidel, Alexandria, VA.
Condition
Excellent, undamaged condition.
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