Item 9408
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this uncommon 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug stamped "N. Furman, No. 89 Peck Slip, N.Y." 
 
This is the work of Noah Furman of Cheesequake, New Jersey in the mid 19th century.  It is a rare example of his sales outlet in New York City (M. Lelyn Branin, The Early Makers of Handcrafted Earthenware and Stoneware in Central and Southern New Jersey, p. 191-193).
 
Dating about 1850, this beauty features the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash and a Delicate Floral with 6 Leaves, 2 Bunches of 3 Buds, and 2 Large Blossoms-- all in Strong Cobalt.  Stands 13" tall. 
 
Fair to Good Condition. Two chips on the spout (3/8", 1"), missing handle, and a 3 1/2" wide U-shaped ping line on the bottom of the left side (closeup).  No hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration. 
 
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