Water jug or bottle

1850-1900

Maker

J. Friedrich (dates unknown)

Measurements

11-3/8 in x 4 in x 3-1/2 in (dia)

Materials

Glazed stoneware

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.751

Inscription

“TAUNUS BRUNNEN / [?] PONTMENT” in a circle bordering a central motif is stamped into the side of the bottle above “J.FRIEDRICH / GROSSKARBEN / B/FRANKFURTAM”; “9” is stamped under the handle.

Condition Notes

The lip has a small chip in it.

Provenance

Possibly ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

The tall cylindrical jug with an applied handle and a detailed molded lip was produced for the sale of mineral or similar water.