Three-Gallon Jar

Attributed to William Thomas Belcher

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Footed face jug of stoneware covered in an opaque brown glaze, the foot decorated to look like the neck below the head, wearing an open collar and beaded necklace, the face with prominent cheeks, flat nose, large brown eyes and wide eyebrows, the mouth is open with pink gums and white teeth, the hair is formed into several individual braids, the handle is formed from one of the braids.
Large parlor sofa of laminated and carved rosewood in the so-called "Fountain Elms" pattern, with curved back of scrolling cornucopia leading to an urn with roses and other flowers at the center crest rail above a basket of flowers, scrolling foliage and birds with bunches of grapes at each side with similar basket of flowers, scrolled armrests and cabriole legs, the seat rail with carved flowers at center, on casters, with modern red silk damask upholstery.
Birds in Flight quilt
Silver porringer, a small bowl, typically with a handle, used for soup, stew, or similar dishes, of typical form comprised of a round bowl with keyhole handle, engraved on the top of the handle with the initials R over I * H.