Two-gallon Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Jug

Two-gallon Cobalt-decorated Stoneware Jug, New York, 1870s, straight-sided body with flat rim and applied lug handle, the front with large cobalt tulips, ht. 13 1/2 in. Estimate $200-250 There are four small chips on the bottom/base, but no obvious cracks or evidence of repair. Marked "CORTLAND" on the shoulder. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.