Item 12075
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 1 Gallon Stoneware Jar "From James 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 Top to Bottom Decoration.  From the top down are two stripes at the rim, a wavy stripe on the shoulder, a row of freehand vining, the company advertising, and two bottom stripes.  Light gray glaze provides a pretty contrast with the cobalt.  Stands 10" tall. 
 
Excellent Condition. A couple small wear spots on the shoulder.  Otherwise, as made!   
 
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