Circa 1840, likely Alexandria, Virginia, the ovoid four gallon storage jar with applied ear handles and brushed cobalt foliate decoration and incised rings to shoulder, a cobalt "4" inscribed under each handle indication capacity.

15.5 in.

Collection of Robert & Eleanor Peek, Durham, NC

With light surface hairline to base; examined under black light and no other condition concerns noted.

$500 - 1,000