20th-century American Folk Art Memory Ware Jug

Dating back to the mid 20th-century, this vintage memory ware jug is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Traditionally used as a mourning vessel to honor a deceased loved one, the piece features personal objects like small doll figures, chains, sewing tools, and coins embedded in putty and covered in gold paint.

Details

7.5” W x 10” H

Painted objects embedded in putty

c. 1930 USA

Please note that vintage items will embrace unique variations such as chips, rust, dirt, dust, and general wear.