Item 4262
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 10" Stoneware Jar made for "H. F. Behrens, Grocer, 1217 & 1219 Market Street, Wheeling, W. VA.  South Branch 3601 Jacob St." 
 
Behrens was a grocery merchant in Wheeling who usually had his stoneware made in SW PA (probably Greensboro).   
 
Dating around 1880, this beauty features a Tooled Rim and 7 LInes of Advertising.  The advertising includes reference to their extension grocery store.  Stands 10" tall.  
 
Excellent Condition.  A 3/8" chip on the underside at the edge.  That's it!  No rim chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration.  Kiln touch on the front in the making as shown.     
 
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