Item 12041
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this superb 2 Gallon Jug made and stamped "Geddes, N.Y." 
 
This crock was made in Geddes (Syracuse area) probably by Charles Hubbell and Dennison Chesebro (1867-87) (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, p. 70). 
 
This beauty features the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, Capacity Number "2", and a Folk Art Bird on a Branch Decoration.  The bird sports a long beak, a body with broad stripe, and seven tail feathers.  The branch has three dotted leaves.  Bright and Dark Cobalt too!  Stands 14" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  A 1/4" chip inside the spout, a flat 1/2" chip on top of the spout on the right side, and a 1/2" chip on the right side.  Typical manufacturing imperfections.  
 
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