Item 10467
 
Coming to you by Doc's Crocks is this early 2 Gallon Jar made and stamped by "S. Purdy." 
 
This is the mark of Solomon Purdy who came to Ohio in 1812 and made pottery in Zanesville before moving to Mogadore in Portage County in the 1830's to make pottery. He ran the pottery until 1840 when he turned it over to his son, Henry. The heavy nature of this jar and the light gray clay indicate that this jar was made during his Mogadore days (F. Robert Treichler, A History of Northeast Ohio Stoneware, pp. 17-27).
 
This beauty features a Jar Form (Unusual for this Potter), and the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash.  Stands 11 3/4" tall.
 
Excellent Condition.  Some water glass staining on the lid seating ring inside, and a 1" chip on the middle of the right side near the back as shown.  That's it!  No rim or base chips, hairlines, cracks, outer stains, or restoration.  
 
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