Item 11092
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this early 3 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).
 
Made around 1840, this jar has a Larger Size, Early Ovoid Form with the Pottery Stamp Accented in Cobalt.  Exuberant cobalt accent on the front of the handle terminals as well. Measures 11 1/2" tall and 9" wide across the top.
 
Excellent Condition. A 5/8" chip on the rim over by the left handle.  Otherwise, as made!  Slightly oval on top in the making. 
 
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