Early Korean or Japanese earthenware storage jar in brown glaze with combed textured surface. Made sometime between the 11th and 17th centuries. This form of workaday pottery remained relatively unchanged throughout this time span and is difficult to precisely date. It measures 21 inches high and 12 inches wide at center. Good original condition with only one small hole and chip to base.
E L P Norton Bennington VT 2-gallon stoneware jug with flower decoration in deep cobalt blue. Excellent condition. Measures 13 inches tall.
Staffordshire ochre luster earthenware jug. Sailing ship with poem verso. Measures 5.75" high x 7.5" spout to handle.
Dutch 18th century brass double candle sconce with pierced and punched decoration. No repairs, excellent condition. Measures 8" high x 6.75" wide x 4" deep. For a similar example please see: "The Brass Book" by Peter, Nancy and Herbert Schiffer, 1978, page 131 C.
Large antique E. Murdock & Co. country kitchen pine pantry box with original brown wash finish. 19th century. Amazing original condition. No cracks, repairs and never waxed. The stamp on the lid is difficult to read from natural wear. Measures 9.75 inches across and 5.75 inches high. E. Murdock & Company was founded by Elisha Murdock in 1834. Murdock was from Winchendon, Massachusetts, a small town outside of Boston. He was the third child of Ephraim and Zibah Murdock. He was born on August 27, 1802.