Item 10372
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug made by "Hamilton and Jones, Manufacturers, Greensboro, PA." 
 
This is the work of Frank Hamilton and John Jones who worked in Greensboro, Pennsylvania from 1865 to 1897 (Phil Shaltenbrand, Big Ware Turners, pp. 154-157). 
 
Circa 1880, this beauty features Top to Bottom Decoration.  Two wavy stripes frame the capacity number flanked by leaves, the company advertising surrounding a rose and accented by tulips in the upper corners adorns the body, and a bold stripe completes the decoration at the base.  Stands 14 1/4" tall.   
 
Excellent Condition.  Two chips on the underside of the flange at the base of the spout (1/8", 1/2").  Otherwise as made!
 
Ships double-boxed, insured, and FREE.