Pair of Brown-Top Stoneware Mercury Jugs, Embossed “10” Base View Watchlist >
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Lot # K709
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Pair of Brown-Top Stoneware Mercury Jugs, Embossed “10” Base
This pair of early stoneware mercury jugs captures a striking slice of industrial and scientific history. Compact, dense, and built to handle serious material, these jugs once carried elemental mercury for laboratories, metallurgical shops, and mining operations—back when stoneware was the safest container available. Their crisp blue stenciling and rich Albany-slip tops create a bold contrast, while the embossed “10” marks below hint at the mold and batch systems used by contract potteries of the early 1900s.
Displayed together, they read like artifacts from a hands-on age of chemistry and industry, bringing both visual appeal and a great story to any collection. For enthusiasts of scientific, industrial, or early American utilitarian ware, this duo has genuine presence.
CONDITION
Both jugs are in good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Minor glaze pops, specks, and subtle surface marks are present. The “MERCURY” stencils remain clear, and no remarkable damage is noted.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 6 in
Diameter: 4 in
Base marking: Embossed “10” on underside of each jug
Please Note: Soup for Scale in Photo
