Item 10294
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Ovoid Jug made and stamped by "J. B. Maxfield, Milwaukee."
 
John B. Maxfield made pottery in Milwaukee with his brother Amos from 1854-1858 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, p. 147). 
 
This beauty features an Ovoid Form, Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, "2" Capacity Number,  and a Large Brushed Flower in Brilliant Cobalt.  The floower has a stem with six leaves and a blossom with five petals.  Stands 15" tall.
 
Very Good Condition.  A 1/2" chip on the spout that is partly in the making, and staining from use.  No base chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration.  A stone ping under the handle in the making. 
 
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