Item 12328
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Stoneware Preserve Jar 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 Large Tulip Decoration Executed with a Slip Cup in Strong Cobalt.  Intricate and exceptionally nice artwork!  Four leaves and a stem with four buds support a full blossom with five petals and striped center.  Stands 11 1/2" tall.
 
Very Good Condition with Professional Restoration. Small chips around the inner lid-seating ring, some chips on the underside at the edge, and a few scattered small stains.  Professional restoration around the capacity number, below the rim and above the shoulder line (closeup 1), and for a hairline from the rim to the left handle and the handle itself (closeup 2). 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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