American 1-1/2 gallon stoneware jug has an incised maker’s stamp at the top with cobalt overglaze which reads “E & L P NORTON, BENNINGTON VT”, indicating that it was made by Edward and Luman Preston Norton (1861-1881)
Jug, measuring 11-1/2″ high, has a traditional floral decoration rendered in cobalt slip
When the jug was dropped sometime in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, the cracks on the side of the jug were reinforced by a pair of iron straps
Thanks to Hugh R Fox for providing information on the potter
Tags: American, blue & white, metal bands