Item 9475
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this early 1 Gallon Ovoid Jar made and stamped by "I. M. Mead, Portage Co., 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).
 
This jar comes most recently from the Treichler collection. 
 
Made around 1840, this jar has an Early Ovoid Form with the Pottery Stamp Accented in Cobalt adn a Two Brushed Cobalt Leaves Below.  Cobalt accent on the front handle terminals as well.  Stands 9 1/4" tall.
 
Very Good Condition.   Professional touchup to chips on the rim and under the left handle (closeup of one spot).  Very well done.  No base chips, cracks, or stains. 
 
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