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.

Late 17th to early 18th century European small heavy bronze pot. Measures 3.5 inches high and 3 inches in diameter.

Chip carved walnut platform with bronze feet circa 1880. Monogrammed R. The carving detail on this stand was clearly done by a master carver. Measures 21.5" long x 9" wide x 2" high.

Stoneware jug by T. Crafts and Co. Nashua (New Hampshire), 19th century. Two gallon ovoid form with rolled rim and applied lug handle. Good condition with one small ding on the side. Height 13.5 inches.