19th Century Norton Stoneware Songbird Jug metal letters Brass desk lamp designed to

Brass desk lamp designed to prevent eye strain by re-directing the light downward and away from the user

Exhibits moderate paint loss on the bottom and along the water line

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but the paint colors retain their vibrance

19th Century Norton Stoneware Songbird Jug metal letters Brass desk lamp designed toc. 1850s; J. & E. Norton Bennington, VT Antique stoneware jug with cobalt songbird design. This piece was manufactured during the 9 year period when Julius and Edward Norton were in business together. Just beneath the spout is the maker's mark, from which this piece is able to be dated. The front side features a slip trailed songbird embellishment done in the signature cobalt blue. Exhibits heavy signs of wear including excessive spalling and a number