Sold for A$2,300
Excellent (8.5). Stunning piece. Speckles and iron spots in the glaze. 9 x 7 mm surface blowout near the edge of the ribbon at the bottom containing the word whisky. A clay pull underneath of about 25 x 10 mm and next to the potters stamp. Really good, dark and detailed print. Super piece. EST: $1500 - 2500
Mackie & Co / Distillers / Glasgow & Islay / The Islay Blend / Registered / (Greyhound) / Whisky. Impressed stamp under base: Port Dundas / Glasgow / Pottery Coy. Extra large handled stoneware jug. Tan top. Black print. Half Gallon 280 mm. 1880s-1890s