Item 12113
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug made and stamped by "J. S. Taft & Company, Keene, N.H."
 
This is the mark of James Scholly Taft and his uncle, James Burnap who sold pottery under this stamp from 1871-1874 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, p. 39).
 
This beauty sports Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and a Huge Brushed Cobalt Leaf Decoration.  The leaf it 10" across, accented with stripes, and executed with a slip cup in bright and shiny cobalt.  Stands 14 1/2" tall.
 
Excellent Condition. Two chips on the spout (1/2", 1").  Otherwise, as made.  
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
Very Good Condition.  Water glass staining inside and some traces outside, and some exfoliation on the underside.  No rim or base chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration.
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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