Item 11870
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug made and stamped by "Burger & Co., Rochester, N.Y."
 
This is the mark of John Burger, Jr. who ran the family's pottery under this stamp from 1877-1879 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, p. 74).
 
This beauty sports the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and the Freehand Capacity Number "2" Framed by a Large Wreath with Bottom Bow.  The decoration is executed with a slip cup in bright cobalt.  Stands 13 3/4" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  Two chips on the bottom of the left side in the making, with part of one containing a 3/8" chip post-manufacture.  That's it!  No spout chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration. 
 
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