colorless globular-form font, octagonal form mottled brown, blue and green glazed pottery base, brass connector, No. 1 fine-line collar. Fitted with an E. F. Jones No. 1 lip burner, thumbwheel marked "E. F. JONES/ BOSTON / PATENT / JANUARY 11. 1859.", with a Merrill's air director, marked "R. S. MERRILL'S PATENT. JUNE 14. 1859." Base probably Lyman, Fenton and Co., Bennington, VT. 9 1/4" H to top collar, 4 3/8" DOA base. Third quarter 19th century.
Literature: Font parallels Thuro II, p. 24a.
Provenance: Collection of Pat and the late Bret Morey of Griswold, CT.
Condition
Excellent condition, font with a moderate pattern flake, base with minute wear and a minor glaze flake to one corner. Burner undamaged.