Item 13177
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Jar made and stamped by "John Burger, Rochester." 
 
This is the mark of John Burger who founded the family's pottery in Rochester, NY under this stamp and ran it from 1854-1867 (William Ketchum, American Stoneware, p. 74).
 
This beauty sports a Tall and Slender Form, the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and Freehand Capacity Number "2" and a Fancy Tulip Decoration Drawn with a Slip Cup.  The tulip has five leaves and a blossom with five petals.  All of the decoration is accented with fine lines.  Stands 11 1/2" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  A 7/8" chip on the rim in the back, and a couple small minor stains.  No inner rim or base chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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