Item 12638
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug made and stamped by "John Burger, Rochester." 
 
This is the mark of John Burger who founded the family's pottery under this stamp and ran it from 1854-1867 (William Ketchum, American Stoneware, p. 74).
 
This beauty sports the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, a Freehand Capacity Number "2", and a Flower with 3 Buds Executed with a Slip Cup in Strong Cobalt.  Five striped leaves support a full blossom with 7 petals accompanied by three buds.  Measures 13 1/2" tall.   
 
Exceptional Condition. As made.  No damage of any kind.  Some overglaze in the making. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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