$1,140
Stoneware Jug with Incised Cobalt Leaf Decoration, "S. *T. BREWER, NEW LONDON," Connecticut, gallon-size ovoid jug with impressed maker's mark on shoulder above an incised cobalt-filled leaf, (old mouth chip), ht. 11 1/4 in. Note: According to information from the Connecticut Historical Society, the S.T. Brewer pottery was in operation for only two years. "On 28 June 1828, Daniel Goodale, Jr., of Hartford, Connecticut, sold two thirds interest of land, house, and pottery on Main Street in New London, Connecticut, to Stephen T. Brewer for two thousand dollars. Brewer was unable to make his mortgage payments, and on 3 September 1830, Goodale released the New London property to a third party." A jug by Brewer with a similar leaf decoration is held in the Connecticut Historical Society collection.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-03-03
