Stoneware Apple Cider Jug

This item is available for in-person purchase and cannot be shipped.

We're captivated by this antique two-tone one-gallon stoneware jug, it is truly in outstanding condition. Void of chips and cracks, it features a mostly intact cork, and the original paper label, partially intact. Label text identifies its Lowell, Massachusetts origin, manufactured by Boyle Bros. to hold and transport apple cider, it declares, “All leading Physicians recommend this Apple Juice as the most healthful and wholesome drink known.”

The upper portion of this antique 19th-century vessel features an iridescent brown Albany slip glaze and a sturdy hand-pulled handle pressed into the upper third in the shape of a half-heart. It is in marvelously good shape for its age and will be available during our upcoming Red Hook pop-up vintage and antiques booth.


Bottle Bros. apple cider stoneware jug from Lowell, Mass. with a partial original paper label and cork stopper.

• Label text identifies Bottle Bros., Lowell, Mass., and apple cider use.
• Two-tone brown and cream glazed stoneware with a dark brown shoulder.
• Large jug form, typical of a 1-2 gallon advertising crock.
• Original paper label is partial and worn, with tears, staining, and loss.
• Cork stopper is shown in the neck.
• Factory-molded stoneware consistent with a late 19th to early 20th century piece.

Seller notes condition as good. Visible wear includes label loss, paper creasing and discoloration, small surface marks, and light base scuffing. Please review the photos for the exact cosmetic condition.