Item 9093
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this wonderful 2 Gallon Jar made by "Jas. Hamilton & Co., Greensboro, PA."  
 
James Hamilton ran his pottery in Greensboro from the 1860's to 1880 (Phil Shaltenbrand, Big Ware Turners, pp. 154-157). 
 
Dating to the 1870's, this beauty features Top to Bottom Decoration.  A straight stripe accents the rim, a squiggle stripe defines the shoulder, the company advertising occupies the center with floral and leaf accents, the capacity number flanked by stripes at the bottom and underscored by a straight stripe completes the decoration.  Stands 12 1/2" tall 
 
Excellent Condition.  A couple small stains.  That's it!  No chips, hairlines, cracks, or restoration.  A kiln touch in the making. 
 
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