Up for auction is this beautiful blue and white spongeware pitcher in the Wild Rose pattern and PITTSBURGH, PA advertising. RARE, RARE, RARE find and probably a once in a life time chance to buy one that is in absolute MINT CONDITION. Mold detail is strong and it has DARK cobalt blue color. The pitcher measures approx. 9" high x 5-3/4" dia. at the base, and is very heavy. NOTE: Photos were taken outdoors.CONDITION: It is MINT condition with absolutely no chips, flakes,... cracks, hairline cracks, or repairs! It would be nearly impossible to upgrade. It has the usual manufacturing characteristics found on OLD salt glaze stoneware (i.e., pits, pops, glaze skips, rubs, runs, bubbles, glaze separations, staining, crazing, and wrinkles & lines in glaze). PLEASE VIEW PICTURES CLOSELY FOR DETAILS & CONDITION. Guaranteed OLD & AUTHENTIC and NOT A REPRODUCTION. Please e-mail for questions or more photos prior to bidding. I have a 100% eBay rating so bid with confidence and don't let this GREAT piece of history get away from you.If you collect salt glaze / stoneware, this is a MUST HAVE PIECE. It will be the CENTER PIECE and CROWN JEWEL of your collection. It will look great with your other rare pieces!!! MUSEUM-QUALITY example. WILL YOU EVER FIND ANOTHER ONE OF THESE AT ALL, YET ONE IN MINT CONDITION?Shipping charge INCLUDES DOUBLE-BOX PACKAGING, HANDLING AND IT WILL BE FULLY INSURED! This beauty will make a wonderful Christmas gift for that special someone in your life! Thanks for your bid and good luck!