Lot 080 - Vintage "Florida Alligator Milk Only 20 Minutes Old" Novelty Ceramic Jug with Alligator Head Stopper, Florida Souvenir, Made in Japan, 7-3/4" H

Lot 080 - Vintage "Florida Alligator Milk Only 20 Minutes Old" Novelty Ceramic Jug with Alligator Head Stopper, Florida Souvenir, Made in Japan, 7-3/4" HVintage novelty ceramic jug souvenir from Florida, finished in a dark brown glaze with hand painted white lettering reading "Florida Alligator Milk Only 20 Minutes Old." The jug is topped with a figural alligator head stopper painted in green, brown, red, and white. Made in Japan. The jug shows paint wear and minor glaze loss on the body. The alligator head stopper has paint wear throughout.

The paper-covered base shows edge wear and bears a pencil inscription reading “29 2 38”

brown hair

Harvard Square

including scenes showing him marrying his bride at his bedside

depicting early 20th century agricultural and social scenes

The peacock sword feather retains vibrant iridescent green and blue coloring

General wear is present consistent with age

Here is a great carved meerschaum pipe featuring a design with cherries (or other fruit) and feathers (or possibly leaves)

" and "Be Careful With Every Fire" signage

and a couple of small chips on the dog itself

Authenticity of this rubbing has not been formally verified

but suede interior remains soft and supple