Item 10899
 
Coming to you from Doc's Crocks is this impressive 3 Gallon Decorated Preserve Jar made and Stamped by "N. A. White & Son, Utica, N.Y." 
 
This is the work of Nicholas White and his sons, William and Charles who ran the Whites of Utica family pottery from 1865-1886 (William Ketchum, Jr., American Stoneware , pp. 70-71). 
 
This beauty features the Pottery Stamp, and a Huge Orchid with Four Leaves and a Blossom with Three Petals.  Lots of variety in the decoration:  The four leaves come in three versions and the three petals are all quite different as well.  The orchid is 6 1/2" from tall and 12" wide! A combination of slip cup and brush work was used to make the decoration. Gorgeous cobalt blue throughout. Stands 12 3/4" tall.
 
Good Condition with Restoration.  Trace waterglass staining inside, a 3/8" chip on each handle, and some nibbles on the bottom edge.  Restoration for a line from the rim to the center of the center flower (closeup).  No rim chips, cracks, or stains.
 
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