Item 13207
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 1/2 Gallon Stoneware Jug lightly stamped "J. M. Hays."  
 
This is the work of James Madison Hays (1832-1922) who potted in New Salem, Randolph County, North Carolina in the 1860's and 1870's along with his brother, Eli.  He was likely trained as a potter by E. S. Craven (Charles Zug III, Turners and Burners: The Folk Potters of North Carolina, pp. 45, 140).  
 
This beauty features a Small Size, Green Alkaline Glaze, Rounded Rim, Tooled Shoulder and Pottery Stamp.  Stands 8 1/4" tall. 
 
Excellent Condition. An 1/8" nibble on the spout.  That's it.  No base chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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