#342 • Antique J.C. Moore Jug House Co Stoneware Jug

Part of Red Gallery - Memorial Day Extravaganza Auction - Day 2 (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $71.00

Status: Sold

This is a lot of an antique J.C. Moore Jug House Co. stoneware jug. James C. Moore immigrated from Ireland to the US in 1869, settled in Vicksburg, Miss. & established the J.C. Moore’s Jug House, which was a saloon that also sold whiskey at retail to take home. (https://pre-prowhiskeymen.blogspot.com/search?q=J.C.+Moore%27s+Jug+House+Co). The jug has a Bristol slip & brown salt glaze, a loop handle and on the front - "J.C. Moore's Jug House Co., Fine Wines, Liquors & ?, Vicksburg, Miss. Measures approximately - 8.5" x 13.25". Item shows appropriate wear due to age & use, with crazing & some chips. AA.