Molasses jug

ManufacturedPicton, Ontario, Canada

PeriodCanada West

Datelate 19th century

MediumStoneware

DimensionsOverall: 24 × 20 cm (9 7/16 × 7 7/8 in.)

MarkingsIncised "J.G. Huffman, Wholesale & Retail, Chemists and Druggists, Front Street, Napanee"

DescriptionFrom the sales record: A fat-bodied 1 gal molasses jug incised in five lines: J.G. Huffman, Wholesale $ Retail, Chemists and Druggists, Front Street, Napanee". While not makred, this is certainly a Canada West era piece, made by the Picton Potteries. Beautiful chocolate coloured glaze with a slighly metallic finish. I have always appreciated the form and exaggerated mouth on these Picton molasses jugs. Excellent condition with a nearly invisible 3" hairline at the rear that runs into the base of the handle. This is mentioned for complete accuracy, but it is very minor damage.

Credit LineThe Raphael Yu Collection

Object numberT10.6.366

Classifications

North American

Sub-classification

Canadian

Collections

Status

On view