Item 12531
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this superb 2 Gallon Stoneware Cream Pot that reads, "Jas. Hamilton & Co., Greensboro, PA."
 
James Hamilton ran his pottery in Greensboro from the 1860's to 1880 (Phil Shaltenbrand, Big Ware Turners, pp. 154-157). 
 
Dating to the 1870's, this beauty features a Top and Bottom Stripe that Frames the Company Advertising Framed by Leaves and the Capacity Number Below Framed by Tulip Blossoms. Measures 10" tall and 9 3/4" wide across the top.  
 
Excellent Condition. A 1" chip on the back at the bottom.  That's it!  No rim chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration. A drying/firing line inside that stops at the rim in the making (closeup).  
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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