Rare 19th C Wm Strachan Advertising Liquor Jug Toronto

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Remember 9-11-01. God Bless and Keep America Safe! RARE 19TH C WM STRACHAN LIQUOR ADVERTISING JUG TORONTO #9865 5 Day Auction--This is a fine looking 19th century advertising stoneware jar or jug that just may have a very interesting history. This jar reads William Strachan, Importer of Wines & Liquors, 163 King St East, Toronto CW. The heading is all in cobalt blue with slight traces of cobalt drip glaze. This advertising jar measures 9 1/2" tall x 6 1/2" in diameter at the widest. It has a dark brown glaze inside. The jug has a rather interesting top lip or spout. T is one chip on the almost back side of the spout. The rest is free of chips and cracks. T are four lighter spots at the bottom. Since these spots are equidistantly positioned, that leads us to believe that this was the normal procedure in firing these jugs or jars. Other than the chip, this piece is in excellent condition and looks great. In searching for this William Strachan, we came up with next to nothing. However, in records dating back to 1857, the name of Strachan (pronounced Strawn) came up as one of Toronto's leading families and a William Strachan was an alderman in an Orange Lodge. Not knowing much about Toronto's early history, it does sound like this name in the article could be the man on the jug. If someone from Toronto would care to enlighten us, we would appreciate it! 3 NOTES: GEORGIA RESIDENTS: 7% sales tax will be charged OR a copy of the tax form is needed.POSTAGE RATES are in the bright yellow print below. eBay has just started to use a new end of auction email that really wasn't thought through any too well. Ignore the words pertaining to TAX and INSURANCE. They are erroneous.BOUNCED EMAILS: This has become a huge problem again. I will email you your total 3 times, including through eBay's system. I am no longer going to make long distance phone calls. It has gotten out of hand. If after 3 days after the auction, you do not have an email from me with your total, please request my eBay info and call me. Thanks.I will gladly combine your items for a lower postal rate as long as they are compatible. PLEASE let me know if this is what you wish.Emails are more than welcome. Please don't wait until you have the item to ask your questions! Priority postage (from zip code 30220) for 5 3/4 pounds, shipping weight, plus 50¢ handling will be charged. Insurance is the responsibility of the buyer. International rates will vary. NOTE!!!! We will be mailing out on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday until further notice. If you are in a big hurry for your item, please be sure to let us know and we will try our hardest to accommodate your wishes. Questions?? Comments?? Need more pictures?? Please email us through eBay's email system----->Ask the Seller a Question. The NOT SO FINE Fine Print. HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED that reputable sellers of antiques have many feedback that read, "better than described"? The reason for that is because we call everything we see. Bona fide antiques--like people--age, even if they have led a charmed life. PLEASE, look at antiques with a realistic eye. Some are "born" with flaws and all gather wear during their lifetime. Time ages everything! WE prefer to make this experience as easy as possible. YOU can help. Please READ the description. Don't just look at the pictures. If you have any questions, ASK them. Sure, it may take a couple minutes of your time right then, but your email just may save us both a lot of time later. If you are the winning bidder, please ANSWER our email with your name and address and use our file number, which will help to speed your item up. PAYMENT is expected within 10 days [Changed 01-18-04] of the auction close. If you find that you have bid more than you can afford, COMMUNICATE with us. We will work with you and arrange payments. We welcome personal checks, money orders and their equivalents. Rubber checks are not welcome so please don'... read more

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