A Fine and Scarce Pennsylvania Three Gallon Stoneware

A Fine and Scarce Pennsylvania Three Gallon Stoneware Crock With Stenciled Eagle

Stephen H. Ward, West Brownsville, Pennsylvania, Third Quarter 19th Century

with tooled collar, lug handles and crisp stenciled decoration for Stephen H. Ward, West Brownsville. Pa, framed by stenciled capacity mark, a row of seven stars, and a fine, left facing American eagle with patriotic shield, the rim with cobalt stripe, and handles with basal cobalt dashes.

Height 14 inches.
Condition Report: Proper right lug with shallow 1-inch chip; rim with a few shallow interior chips. Band underneath rim with a few small chips. Base with several areas of unglazed surface.