Description
Antique stoneware jug used to make moonshine or whiskey in the early 1900s. The jug was made by the Sewer Pipe & Stoneware Co. (Sp&S co.) of White Hall, Illinois. They began manufacturing stoneware around the 1850s and introduced steam power to the town in 1876.
The factory stencil painted number "5" in cobalt blue on the front.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: One chip on the bottom and a couple on the neck. Additional scratches consistent with use & age.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Stoneware
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
The factory stencil painted number "5" in cobalt blue on the front.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: One chip on the bottom and a couple on the neck. Additional scratches consistent with use & age.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Stoneware
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; One chip on the bottom and a couple on the neck. Additional scratches consistent with use & age.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
18 x 12 x 12 in
Mid 19th Century Antique Stoneware Jug
Estimate $120-$260
Starting Bid
$60
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Autumn Furniture & Decorative Lighting
Oct 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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