Item 12525
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this early desirable 3 Gallon Ovoid Jug made and stamped by "I. M. Mead, Mogadore, Ohio."
 
This is the mark of Ira Mead, one of Ohio's earliest potters who worked in Portage County, Ohio in the 1830's to the 1850's (See F. Robert Treichler, A History of Northeast Ohio Stoneware, pp. 27-29).
 
Made around 1840, this beauty has a Larger Size, Early Ovoid Form, Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, Freehand Capacity Number, and a Large Brushed Cobalt Tulip.  The tulip sports 10 leaves and a blossom with 5 petals.  Gorgeous cobalt on a light gray glaze for a warm contrast.  Stands 15 1/4" tall. 
 
Excellent Condition.  Four shallow chips on top of the spout (1/4" to 1/2") and some staining from use around the bottom half.  No base chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration.  A couple small kiln touches in the making. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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