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Antique Van Heusen-Charles Albany, N.Y. Character Jug & Hand Painted Japan Character Creamer – Set of 2 Charming collection of two vintage figural ceramic creamers/jugs featuring a larger character jug retailed by The Van Heusen-Charles Co., Albany, N.Y., and a smaller hand-painted Japanese character creamer. The larger jug bears the Van Heusen-Charles retailer mark and handwritten numbers 4100 / 1126 on the base. Van Heusen-Charles operated in Albany, New York, from the late 1800s until 1931, placing this piece in the early 20th century. The smaller creamer is marked Hand Painted Made in Japan and features a detailed bonneted woman with floral decoration. Measurements • Van Heusen-Charles character jug: approximately 6.5” tall • Hand Painted Japan character creamer: approximately 5” tall Condition • Antique Van Heusen-Charles jug is in very good vintage condition with age-related crazing and light wear. • Japanese creamer shows overall crazing and a visible interior crack as p