This 19th-century ironstone jar once held live leeches. It has hand-painted flowers, gilt and other

This 19th-century ironstone jar once held live leeches. It has hand-painted flowers, gilt and other decorations. The lid is pierced to let air into the jar. The pottery of John and George Alcock of Staffordshire, England, made the jar. Brunk’s Auctions in Asheville, N.C., estimated its value at $300 to $600.