Item 8743
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this early 2 Gallon Ovoid Jar made and stamped by "I. M. Mead & Co."
 
This is the mark of Ira Mead, one of Ohio's earliest potters who worked in Portage County, Ohio in the 1830's to the 1850's (See F. Robert Treichler, A History of Northeast Ohio Stoneware, pp. 27-29).
 
Made around 1840, this jar has an Early Ovoid Form with the Capacity Number and Pottery Stamp Accented in Cobalt. Additional cobalt accent on the handle terminals as well.  Stands 10 3/4" tall.
 
Good Condition.   A 1/4" chip on the inner rim where a lid would sit, four chips outside the rim (1/4" to 1/2"), some surface spiders under the handles not visible inside (closeup), and some scattered light staining.  No base chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration.  
 
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