5 Kentucky I. W. Harper Stoneware Advertising Jugs
Group of five (5) I. W. Harper, Nelson Co., Kentucky stoneware advertising whiskey jugs including one (1) commemorative whiskey advertising jug from the 1885 World's Industrial and Cotton Exposition in New Orleans having stenciled lettering and seals on a cream ground, one (1) white slip miniature jug with stenciled lettering reading "Compliments I. W. Harper, Nelson Co. Kentucky" and three (3) miniature jugs having a brown glaze with incised lettering reading "I.W. Harper, Nelson Co. KY". Ranging in size from 3 1/8" H to 7 1/2" H. All Late 19th/Early 20th century.
Condition Report: Largest jug with some discoloration noted to spout with some crazing. 3 miniature brown jugs with scattered fleabites to bases. Miniature white jug overall good condition.
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Group of five (5) I. W. Harper, Nelson Co., Kentucky stoneware advertising whiskey jugs including one (1) commemorative whiskey advertising jug from the 1885 World's Industrial and Cotton Exposition in New Orleans having stenciled lettering and seals on a cream ground, one (1) white slip miniature jug with stenciled lettering reading "Compliments I. W. Harper, Nelson Co. Kentucky" and three (3) miniature jugs having a brown glaze with incised lettering reading "I.W. Harper, Nelson Co. KY". Ranging in size from 3 1/8" H to 7 1/2" H. All Late 19th/Early 20th century.
Condition Report: Largest jug with some discoloration noted to spout with some crazing. 3 miniature brown jugs with scattered fleabites to bases. Miniature white jug overall good condition.