Item 12605
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 3 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 "3", and a Large Open Daisy Decoration Executed with a Slip Cup in Strong Cobalt.  Four leaves support two stemps, one with a bud and one with a full blossom facing forward with 11 veined petals.  Exceptionally bright and shiny cobalt. Stands 15 3/4" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  A shallow layer of molasse inside at the bottom, some light and scattered staining on the back, and a narrow 3/4" chip on the bottom of the left side.   That's it!  No spout chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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