Item 8659
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this masterwork 1 gallon jar made and stamped by the "Beaumont Pottery, York, Maine."  
 
It is the work of Jerry Beaumont who inscribed his cross and the date of 1986 on the bottom.  In my humble opinion, Mr. Beaumont has been and continues to be one of the best contemporary potters in America today.  His work from York, Maine was some of his finest.  
 
This piece is also initialed "DF" for Diana Friebely currently known as Diana Card, the folk artist.  She created the Folk Art decoration on this jar.  
 
This beauty features the Pottery Stamp, and a Fine Portrait of George Washingto with a Flag with 36 Stars Waving Above Him.  The portrait is quite lifelike and the stars on the flag are incised.   All the blue is exceptionally brilliant.   Stands 9 1/2" tall.  
 
Comes from an extensive Massachusetts collection whose owner had personal ties to both the potter and the artist.  She gave me the privilege of buying this and many other Beaumont items (including the sign from the York, Maine pottery). 
 
Exceptional Condition.  As made.  No damage of  any kind. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE