Antique Stoneware 2G Hamilton & Jones Star Pottery Jar with Cobalt, Greensboro PA

  
Storage Jar or Crock with elaborate cobalt stenciled advertising and freehand decorations, Western Pennsylvania origin, ca. Mostly symmetrical, cylindrical form with eased shoulder and tooled, rounded rim.

Main body features the highly sought-after H&J "Star Pottery" central logo with numerous embellishments surrounding text that reads: HAMILTON & JONES / STAR POTTERY / GREENSBORO, / PA. The stenciled merchant advertising is flanked by two detailed floral sprays. Additional freehand brushed accents, and a capacity mark ("2") below. Upper shoulder and rim are further embellished with a brushed cobalt highlights. Condition : A small, shallow chip noted on the inner rim, and areas of moderate surface discoloration throughout, notably on the lower right and reverse side; otherwise in Excellent, undamaged condition with strong color and very crisp stenciling.

Inherent glaze and minor surface imperfections, and slight wear on the upper rim & base noted for complete descriptive accuracy. No cracks, repaired damage or restoration work. A very desirable size, PA Maker and Star Pottery stenciling; highly-appropriate for the advanced collector of American Stoneware. This Keeper will not disappoint! See photos for complete details and close-ups. Please consider them as part of the description. The inner and outer rim diameters are 5-1/2" and 7", respectively; 8.4 lbs of Greensboro clay and cobalt. Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item "Antique Stoneware 2G Hamilton & Jones Star Pottery Jar with Cobalt, Greensboro PA" is in sale since Friday, November 9, 2018. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Stoneware". The seller is "mgs1971" and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.

• MPN: 2-Gallon Capacity
• Brand: 19thC Stoneware, Hamilton & Jones, Star Pottery PA
• Main Color: Stenciled & Brushed Cobalt, Salt Glaze
• Model: Jar or Crock with Elaborate Cobalt Decoration
• Object Type: Cobalt Decorated Antique Stoneware Advertising Jar
• Color: Bold, Blue Cobalt Decoration on Gray Stoneware
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Style: Primitive Country Americana