Item 2700
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this early 2 Gallon Ovoid Jug stamped "Charlestown" in Large Letters.
 
This is the stamp of Frederick Carpenter who ran the pottery in Charlestown, Massachusetts for Barnabas Edmands from 1812-1827 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, p. 49).
 
This beauty features an Early Ovoid Form and a Clear "Charlestown" Stamp in Large Letters on the Shoulder.   Stands 13 1/2" tall. 
 
Very Good Condition.  Chips inside the left side of the spout, two chips on the right side of the spout (1/4", 1/2"), three chips at the base (1/4", 1/4", and 3/4"), and some staining at the base from use.  No hairlines, cracks, or restoration. 
 
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