Item 11526
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this superb 3 Gallon Stoneware Jug made and stamped by "T. Harrington, Lyons." 
 
Thompson Harrington who ran the pottery in Lyons from 1852 to 1872 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, pp. 73-74).
 
This beauty sports a Semi-Ovoid Form, Strong Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, Freehand 3 Capacity Number, and a Large Brushed Cobalt Tulip.  The tulip sports three base leaves, a dotted bud, and a blossom with eight petals.  Bright and shiny cobalt as was typical of Lyons stoneware.  Stands 16 1/2" tall.   
 
Very Good Condition.  A minor 1/2" surface line on the spout and some staining from use.  That's it!  No spout or base chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration. 
 
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