Item 13141
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 4 Gallon Stoneware Jar by "Hamilton & Jones, Greensboro."  
 
This is the work of Frank Hamilton and John Jones who worked in Greensboro, PA from 1865 to 1897 (Phil Shaltenbrand, Big Ware Turners, pp. 154-157). 
 
Circa 1870, this beauty sports a Tooled Rim and Shoulder, Applied Handles with Cobalt Accents at the Terminals, and Top to Bottom Decoration.  From the top down are a straight stripe and row of dots accending the rim, two stripes framing tulip vining on the shoulder, the company advertising in two lines underscored by a wavy stripe in the middle, and the capacity number flanked by leaves and underscored by a wavy and straight stripe at the bottom.  Stands 14 1/4" tall. 
 
Excellent Condition.  A 1 1/4" chip on the left handle and a 1/2" chip on the right handle, a small stain below the left handle, and some glaze wear from use.  That's it!  No rim or base chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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