Lot 274:
American Folk Art Memory Jug Featuring Costume Jewelry and Found Objects
Description
A memory jug or folk art pitcher constructed from a metal base heavily encrusted with a diverse assemblage of found objects and costume jewelry. The items are embedded in a thick adhesive or grout and include faceted glass rhinestones, various glass, wood, and plastic beads, buttons, and religious medals. The composition features nautical-themed charms including ship wheels, a small American flag, a teddy bear charm, floral brooches, and a silver-tone plaque inscribed with the words Let it snow. The vessel is designed with a handle and a flared spout, both of which are fully embellished with the decorative elements. The interior shows a small section of a multi-colored ceramic or glass fragment and wooden disks at the rim.Height: 8 inchesWidth: 4.5 inches across the widest point including the handle.
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