![MEADERS, Cleater and Billie (American, 20th century). Grote...: MEADERS, Cleater and Billie (American, 20th century). Grotesque Face Jug. 1997. Signed and dated underneath. Stoneware with glaze. 6 ¼ h x 4 ½ w x 5”d. Excellent condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/330686/178765544_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716992685)
Stoneware
![MEADERS, Cleater and Billie (American, 20th century). Grote...: MEADERS, Cleater and Billie (American, 20th century). Grotesque Face Jug. 1997. Signed and dated underneath. Stoneware with glaze. 6 ¼ h x 4 ½ w x 5”d. Excellent condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/330686/178765544_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716992685)
![2 Memphis, TN Stoneware Advertising Whiskey Jugs: Two (2) Memphis, Tennessee stoneware advertising whiskey jugs including: a one-half gallon jug with Albany slip glaze and an inscription reading "Van Fleet and Co, Wholesale Druggi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370376_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Five PIeces of Salt Glaze Stoneware: most pieces likely Shenandoah Valley, late 1800s, salt glaze bottle, cobalt leaf decoration at front, double two impressed lines around shoulder, flared rim, wood stopper, 8-3/4 in.; milk pan form, co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/332682/179462534_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717772078)
![Stoneware Lot: Lot including 19th c. stoneware decorated crock "F.H. COWDEN HARRISBURG" (10" D., 10" Ht.), 19th c. decorated jug "TAFT AND CO. KEENE N.H." (15 1/2" Ht.).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210457_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Westerwald Horses & Scratch Stein Dated 1766: Stoneware Stein 1/2L Westerwald Factory. Relief horses and scratch decoration. Lid dated 1776. Very good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1301/328696/177043834_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714800110)
![Nathan Clark, Jr. Athens NY Blue Floral 2 Gal Stoneware Jug: A nice example in this Nathan Clark, Jr. blue flower decorated 2 gallon jug from the Athens Pottery c.1860's-80's. Decoration is very well executed, jug is 13.5" in height, good condition all around](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939264_11_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![Two Smith & Day, Norwalk CT Attributed Stoneware Pieces: Two mid-19th C. pieces of stoneware attributed to Smith & Day pottery in Norwalk, CT. The one gallon stoneware ovoid crock almost seems to have initials of W C D in a stylized form, but that is open t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939252_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![Rare 1-1/4L Whites Utica Floral Design Stein: Whites Utica Stoneware 1 1/4L. Floral design. Rare. Mint.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1301/328696/177043925_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714800110)
![Salomon Loy Attributed Stoneware Storage Jar: (Alamance County, b. 1805 - d ?) salt glaze over curved form, bluish green glassy kiln drips to one side of jar, brown glaze runs at front, applied arched strapped handles at shoulders with downturned](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/332682/179462562_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717772078)
![Stan Bitters, Garden Stool: STAN BITTERS Garden stool, ca. 1977 Glazed and un-glazed stoneware. Produced by Hans Stumpf Co., USA. 11" H x 11" Diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3822/332295/179261875_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698419)
![Two North Carolina Stoneware Jugs: Catawba Valley, circa late 1800s, ovoid jug, runny dark olive alkaline glaze, inscribed "3" at neck, curved spout with flared rim, tight looped applied strap handle, 14-3/4 in.; ovoid tapered jug, mot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/332682/179462561_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717772078)
![ENGLISH WHITE SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE LARGE MUG / TANKARD: ENGLISH WHITE SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE LARGE MUG / TANKARD, cylindrical form, having a beaded ring to rim and above foot with an applied handle. First half 18th century. 7 5/8" H, 5" D rim](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![J.M. Pruden Elizabeth NJ 2 Gal "bug" stoneware jug: Much debate has occurred about what exactly is represented in the decoration of this J.M. Pruden / Elizabeth, NJ marked jug. Suggestions have included a lobster, a crab, an insect, a mutated lady bug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939256_11_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![Whelchel, Southern Decorated Stoneware Pitcher: Whelchel Family, Upstate South Carolina; late 19th / early 20th century; pitcher having an unusual two-tone glaze with nicely stenciled flower decoration to front; 10 1/4"H---Condition: replaced handl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![Signed South Carolina Stoneware Stack Jug: Signed on dome top "RB"; Robert Boyles, Union, South Carolina; cylinder form stacker jug with dome top and loop handle; 8 1/2"H---Condition: good overall condition with scattered shallow chips and rou](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830358_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![Arabia Finland "Kaira" Dinnerware Set: Arabia Finland "Kaira" Stoneware Dinnerware Set, comprising of: six dinner plates, eight salad plates, two soup bowls, 5 teacups, 10 teacup saucers, casserole dish, all marked "Arabia/ Wartsila Finlan](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026699_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
![1/2 Gal PA Stoneware Script Jug S. Salsburg Plymouth PA: A 1/2 gallon sized script jug from Pennsylvania c.1870 give or take marked S. Salsburg / Plymouth PA in two lines. Clean, nice even blue script. Stands 9.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939260_9_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![2 Gallon Double Tulip Stoneware Jug 1860-80's: A nicely decorated double tulip 2 gallon stoneware jug with stylized number 2 over two well executed tulips, likely Western NYS Cortland/Lyons/Penn Yann area. No damage, clean, tall at 14" in height.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939253_11_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![Regimental Stoneware Inft Augsburg 1905 Stein: Regimental Stein 1/2L Stoneware. “3 Inft. Regt.Prinz Carl von Bayern 8 Comp. Augsburg 1903-05, Franz Maner.” Four side scenes. Rear roster. Mint.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1301/328696/177043760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714800110)
![4 Animal Decorated Stoneware Crocks and 2 Others: Property from a Private Collection, Savannah, GA Description: 4 Animal Decorated Stoneware Crocks and 2 Others, comprising an unmarked 7 in. blue toned, handled crock with hatch pattern (chip to r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390729_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Group of Mostly Asian Metal & Pottery Objects: Group of Mostly Asian Objects, includes two signed stoneware vases, one mottled and another of plum color, 4 wooden stands, a metal Buddha, Asian brass locking mechanism with inscribed character marks](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3975/332481/179316295_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614851)
![1L Sarreguemines Drying Meat Stein w Cat Handle: Sarreguemines #2668 Relief Stoneware 1L. Hanging meat and verse. Figural cat handle. Mint.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1301/328696/177043589_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714800110)
![Paolo Soleri, Ceramic Windbell Cluster: PAOLO SOLERI Windbell cluster, 1960s Incised unglazed stoneware, copper, metal rod. Produced at Arcosanti, Mayer, AZ. Top bell impressed with artist's cipher. 22" H x 12" Dia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3822/332295/179261883_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698419)
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![A Harold Harvey painting, Goudji silver, and a 5-gallon stoneware churn scored at South Bay](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169418502_1_x.jpeg)
A Harold Harvey painting, Goudji silver, and a 5-gallon stoneware churn scored at South Bay
EAST MORICHES, N.Y. – A stunning 1907 oil on canvas by Newlyn School artist Harold Harvey was the top earner for South Bay Auctions at its January 31 Art, Antiques, Silver, Jewelry & Sporting Goods sale. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Harvey (1874-1941), like his Newlyn contemporaries, focused his eye on depictions of everyday […]
![Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169990118_1_x.webp)
Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. — A stoneware 10-gallon jug attributed to David Jarbour (circa 1780s-1841) comes to market at Jeffrey S. Evans Friday, February 9 as part of the Al and Billy Steidel collection. Estimated at $80,000-$120,000, the jug and the complete catalogs for both Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 are available for bidding […]
![19th-century stoneware flask tops Miller & Miller’s Canadiana auction Oct. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/161650515_1_x.jpg)
19th-century stoneware flask tops Miller & Miller’s Canadiana auction Oct. 7
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The folk-art charm of miniature stoneware vessels
NEW YORK — Bigger is not always better. Beautifully crafted stoneware miniatures are not just functional, they are as aesthetically pleasing as their standard-size counterparts. Working on a small scale can be more challenging for the potter, particularly when creating and attaching diminutive features such as removable lids and open spouts. But that explains why […]