Item 11094
 
Coming to you by Doc's Crocks is this early 1 Gallon Ovoid Jug made and stamped by "S. Purdy." 
 
This is the mark of Solomon Purdy who came to Ohio in 1812 and made pottery in Zanesville before moving to Mogadore in Portage County in the 1830's to make pottery. He ran the pottery until 1840 when he turned it over to his son, Henry. The heavy nature of this jug and the light gray clay indicate that this jar was made during his Mogadore days (F. Robert Treichler, A History of Northeast Ohio Stoneware, pp. 17-27).
 
This beauty features a Small Size, Ovoid Form, and the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash.  Stands 11" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  A 3/8" chip on the handle near the bottom.  That's it!  No spout or base chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration. 
 
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