Canadian. 1849-1864. A. Livingston, wine & spirit merchant, Princess Street, Kingston Canada West. 4 gal jug. The bird is a rare early style made by the Picton Pottery. Most likely an early Skinner piece, but possibly from before 1855 when William Hart was the owner. Either way, the decoration is spectacular with strong blue against an attractive beige coloured body.

Size
17" x 11" (Base diameter).

Condition
Overall excellent. 1 1/2" chip lip right and 1/4" flake lip top centre. Kiln touch-mark handle top. In-manufacturing firing flaws body left near rear. Couple of 1/4" base edge chips. Very clean piece.

Medium
Stoneware.