This early stoneware jug was made skillfully by a potter on a potter's wheel. This is a wonderful, clean, antique beehive jug with a dark brown glaze. I don't know exactly when this jug was made but given its style, Albany Slip Glaze and stoneware color and impurities places it somewhere in the early to mid 1800's. ?Slip Glaze? is the potters? term for a glaze made by clay mixed with water. High in iron, Albany Slip produced a deep brown color as seen on this jug. It was common on earthenware, stoneware and salt-glaze pottery throughout the 19th century. This jug is just beautiful and it holds a gallon plus. It is primitive and rustic and shows its age. You can see and feel where the potter applied pressure to form the handle with his fingers. The surface of the jug also has ridges, left by the potter's fingers when he turned it on the wheel. This piece would make a great addition to any collection of stoneware, folk art, or Americana, due to its age and condition. There are some chips on the bottom and sides of the jug, but NOTHING is cracked through the thick sides. It is also worth noting that this jug has thick walls; it weighs 5.5 pounds. Approx. Measurements: 10.25" tall x 7" wide at the handle and 6 " in diameter at the base. There is a 1" hole in the top. This great jug would be an excellent addition to any collection and will display very well. They are also great for decorating. Condition: Pre Owned. The condition is very good, especially considering its age. As shown in the last photo, use over the years have slightly worn the glaze down on the edges of the handle. There are surface and firing imperfections as expected with a piece of stoneware that was made so long ago. There are some chips on the sides of the jug, NOTHING is cracked through the thick sides. Photos show all sides details of the items and details of all the parts so please carefully look at images/pictures as they are part of the description and ask any questions before buying. You should be able to enlarge/zoom the images/pictures on your computer for even more details. This is the actual item you are buying. 1800's Stoneware Beehive Moonshine Whiskey Finger Handled Shoulder Jug Albany Slip Glaze 1 gallon Salt Glaze, Crock, Farmhouse Cottage Decor