Item 11203
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 1 Gallon Stoneware Jar made by "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 Wide Stripe at the Rim, Wavy Stripe on the Shoulder,  the Company Advertising in the Middle Framed by Tulips at the Top and Leaves at the Bottom, and a Wide Cobalt Stripe at the Bottom.  All the cobalt is dark and complete, and forms a strong contrast with the light gray glaze. Altogether, it makes for a very fancy jar!  Stands 9 3/4" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  A faint stain run to the left of the decoration.  That's it!  No chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration. A slight kiln touch to the left of the decoration and some mottling in the glaze on the shoulder in the making. 
 
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