Ancienne cruche ovide émaillée au sel américain Salomon Purdy Ohio 3 gal avec soldes bleu cobalt

This is an early 3 Gallon Ovoid Jug 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. (F. Robert Treichler, A History of Northeast Ohio Stoneware, pp. 17-27).

This piece features a Large Size, Ovoid Form, and the Pottery Stamp with Cobalt Wash. Stands 16" tall.

Good Condition with staining and wear from use. No hairlines, cracks, or restoration.

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