Rare Stoneware Jug Cobalt Decorated Fisher John Rauber Lyons Rochester York
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18262380 | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Country/Region of Origin: United States | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Primary Material: Ceramic & Porcelain |
WE CAN COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS IF THEY CLOSE WITHIN TWO DAYSOF EACH OTHER, AND CAN BE SENT IN ONE BOX.RARE STONEWARE WHISKEY JUGJOHN RAUBER & CO.LATE 19TH CENTURYDIMENSIONSTwo-gallon jug, about 7 1/2" diameter x 11" high.DESCRIPTIONDecorative cobalt lettering reading "John Rauber & Co. / Rochester / n. y. " Maker's imprinted mark reads " J. FISHER / LYONS. N. Y."Jacob Fisher ran the J. Fisher pottery in Lyons, New York from 1872-1902.Beginning at unusually earl...y ages, two generations of the Rauber family operated a thriving liquor business in Rochester, New York. The Rauber brothers, John and Peter, originally were from Wayland, New York, where their father, an immigrant from Germany, was a prosperous farmer. John was the first born in 1850. He was listed in the 1875 New York State census as a “beer peddler, ” possibly indicating that he owned a saloon. The Rauber brothers were not shy about letting the public know that in addition to being liquor wholesalers, they also were “rectifiers, ” that is, blending whiskeys to achieve particular taste and color. Among the brands they were mixing up in their several progressive addresses on Rochester’s West Main Street were: "Belle of Monroe, ” "Belle of Rochester, ” "Brunswick Rye, ” “Champlain, ” "Double Rectified, ” "Eagle Rye, ” "Flour City Club, ” "J. R. C., ” "North King, ” “Plumsure, ” and "Wheat Malt.” Peter died at the young age of 38. John died at age 47 in 1897. CONDITIONOverall excellent. Very minor rim flakes. Small impact ding to the right of the maker's mark (visible in the images). No cracks. A FINE AND RARE 19TH CENTURY NEW YORK STONEWARE WHISKEY JUG.All items shipped USPS priority mail. For payment, we accept PayPal, orVisa and MC (through PayPal). We willship within two business day following receipt of the funds. INTERNATIONALBUYERS PLEASE NOTE: We will ship internationally via US priority mail and internettracking. All items will be INSURED ANDDECLARED AT FULL PURCHASE PRICE. Please do not ask us to insure or declare forless than the purchase price. And pleasedo NOT ask us to alter the age or description of any item for the purpose ofavoiding customs and importation fees. WE WILL NOT FALSIFY ANY DESCRIPTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING IMPORTFEES. If your country charges a VAT orother form of taxation, you are obligated to pay the fees to receive the item.
