Antique Brainard\'s Little Brown Jug Water Cooler Macomb IL Stoneware Lined For Sale

Antique Brainard\'s Little Brown Jug Water Cooler Macomb IL Stoneware Lined✔️ Brand: Brainard\'s / Macomb Manufacturing Co., Macomb, Illinois✔️ Type: insulated water cooler (\"early thermos\" style)Construction: tin outer shell, stoneware/crock liner, wood handle, cork/wood stopper✔️ Patent: stamped \"Patented Dec 11 1923 / April 1924\" on base; label still reads \"Patent Pending\" — early transitional piece✔️ Graphics: 4 scene medallions (tourist, farmer, camping, fishing) plus central gold panel text✔️ Size: approx. 13\" tall✔️ Material: tin/metal exterior, glazed stoneware interior
Condition: Heavy overall paint loss, scratching, and surface rust on the tin exterior (visible in photos) Stoneware liner interior appears intact and glazed with no visible cracks. Wood stopper shows grain wear but is present and original. Metal handle wires are both intact and functional