Item 12689
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this stellar 3 Gallon Jug made and stamped by "J. A. and C. W. Underwood, Fort Edward, N.Y."  
 
This duo ran the pottery in Fort Edward from 1865 to 1867 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, p. 88).  
 
This beauty features a Larger Size, Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and a Folky Bird on a Branch Decoration.  The birdie has a dotted breast and fine tail feathers, and his perch sports fancy dots, dashes, and curly-cues.  Bright cobalt on a light gray glaze.  Stands 15 1/2" tall.
 
Exceptional Condition.  As made.  No damage of any kind.  A stone ping on the left shoulder and base of the handle in the making. 
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE
 
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