Item 12980
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 1 Gallon Ovoid Jug made and stamped by "G. Baird."  
 
This is the mark of George Baird who made pottery in Springfield Township, Ohio in the mid-19th century.  He was married to the daughter of Fitch Purdy of the Purdy family of potters (Robert Treichler, A History of Northeast Ohio Stoneware, pp. 26-27).  
 
Dating the the mid-19th century, this beauty features the Ovoid  Shape, Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and Albany Slip Brown Glaze.  Stands 11 1/4" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  Two minor chips on the left side of the handle (1/8", 1/4").  That's it!  No spout or base chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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