Item 10379
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Preserve Jar made and stamped by "J. & E. Norton, Bennington, VT."   
 
This is the work of Julius Norton and his cousin, Edward Norton who worked in Bennington using this mark from 1850-1859 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware, pp, 42).  
 
This beauty features the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash, and a Classic Floral Decoration in Brilliant Cobalt!  A large center blossom is cradled by an abundance of leaves, buds, tentrils and dots.  A wonderful example of this decoration.  Stands 11 3/8" tall. 
 
Excellent Condition.  A couple 1/8" nibbles inside the rim, and two minor chips on the right handle (1/8", 1/4").  That's it!  No outer rim or base chips, hairlines, cracks, stains, or restoration.  Exceptionally clean.
 
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