A. K. Ballard, Burlington, VT, 2 gallon stoneware jug with blurred deep cobalt blue design. Note the mottled salt drip in the glaze. Late 19th century.

Four gallon stoneware crock decorated with cobalt blue nosegay. Made by J. S. Taft and Co., Keene, NH. Note the opposed a and f letters in the Taft stamp. Height and diameter both 12 inches.

Chinese Yixing green clay watermelon teapot in the original box. Adorned with leaves, tendrils and a blossom. Measures 4.5" high x 7.25" wide spout to handle. Perfect condition, unused.

Japanese Meiji era bronze jardiniere, circa 1890. Relief embossed with birds and pine trees. Measures 13.5" high x 16" wide at shoulder; the rim opening is 11" across.

Mid 19th century brass chamber lamp with double burner. This lamp burned what was called "burning fluid", a mixture of turpentine and alcohol. Burning fluid was considered more efficient than whale oil, but was highly volatile. Height 5.75 inches and diameter 4.25 inches.