Folk art stoneware pottery ink well with a brown/orange glaze with dark brown streaks. Stepped form, the top having 3 miniature jugs, central jug with attached legs, with strap handles atop the ink reserve with holder below and "ribbon" type decoration applied around the perimeter. Additional incised decoration throughout. Back of well initialed "DM". Found in the Huntsville, Alabama area. 5 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W x 6" D. English or American, late 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, Tennessee collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

Good condition with 4 areas of minor chipping/glaze exfoliation to perimeter of base. Jug handles and attaching ribbon flourese under blacklight inspection. Center jug back handle previously repaired with possible repairs to other handles. Minimal damage evident, possibly due to applied spray/film from repair.