Antique Stoneware Syrup BENNETT'S Jan 23, 1873 PATENT TANKARD w Blue Heron

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Antique Stoneware Syrup BENNETT'S Jan 23, 1873 PATENT TANKARD w Blue Heron
Description Here is a SWEET one for you! A tall syrup in a slim tankard form with gorgeous conical lid in stoneware.. It has Aged extremley well. Near Museum quality in our opinion and look at the shape. Slight underglaze darkening but glaze beautiful. gorgeous loop hangle with thumbrest. Lid immaculate, hinge immaculate. Original gold lines on rails bordering collar almost completely cleaned off but an easy restoration. Magnificent the way it is. The glaze on the top edge of the tankard looks poured on. Polychromic Hand colored transfer of a stylized water bird resembling a Great Blue Heron wading in flowered wetlands decorating each side of syrup body has great color and is in beautiful condition. Interesting thumb lever appears to be styled or formed as the back of a book and is serrated in a chevron on the thumb side for a sure grip while pouring. Stands 6 1/2" to the top edge of the slim tankard, and 8 " to the finial on beautiful conical lid. Handsome slim tankard form with beautiful classic loop handle with great thumbrest. You will not find many
of these around in this condition. Stamped "BENNETT'S / JAN 23, 1873 / PATENT" I would be interested in the patented feature or innovation represented by that patent. Magnificent slim tapering form, great loop handle, outstanding lid and outstanding condition make this one you will REALLY LIKE.