Item 13279
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this early Stoneware 3 Gallon Ovoid Jug stamped "BOSTON." 
 
This beauty is readily attributed to Frederick Carpenter who worked in Charlestown, Massachusetts from 1804-1827 and made pieces marked "Boston" for that market. The "BOSTON" in all capital letters and the ochre dip which he started using in 1804 indicate Carpenter's work (New research by Pete Schriber refining older research by William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, pp. 48-49). 
 
This jug has all the indications of being Carpenter's work: An Early Ovoid Form, Reeded Spout,  Tooled Footer, Ochre Dip Top and Bottom, and "BOSTON" in all Capital Letters.  Stands 16 3/4" tall.  
 
Excellent Condition.  Small chips around the footer, and two chips on the underside at the edge (3/4", 1").  That's it!  No spout chips, hairlines, cracks, stains or restoration.  Typical manufacturing imperfections of the time.
 
If you like early Boston stoneware, here is an early 19th century piece by Carpenter in wonderful condition. We should all look so good when we are 200 years old! 
 
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