Item 11582
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 5 Gallon Crock made and stamped by "J. Burger, Jr., Rochester, N.Y."
 
This is the work of John Burger, Jr. who ran the pottery in Rochester from 1880-1890 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, p. 74).
 
This beauty features a Larger Size, the Oval Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and a Cluster of Grapes on the left and Flower on the Right Decoration.  Seven leaves support a cluster of 11 grapes on the left and a blossom with 9 petals on the right.  A new hybrid species!  Measures 13" tall and 13" wide across the top. 
 
Very Good Condition.  A fine 3" hairline from the rim in the back and some staining from use.  No chips, cracks, or restoration.  
 
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