Item 10660
 
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 on the Shoulder.  Stands 12 1/4" tall. 
 
Good Condition.  Heavy wear inside the rim, chips around the outside of the rim as shown, a hairline from the rim to the shoulder in the front (closeup 1), and two in the back (closeup 2), minor chips on the base, and some staining from use.  No cracks or restoration.  
 
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