19th century, stoneware gallon jug with streaky alkaline glaze, stamped below the rim, C. SOMERS & CO / STATESVILLE / NC.

10.25 x 7 in.

From the Estate of Mary B. Shuford, Blowing Rock, NC

This is a rare example of a Somers alkaline jug as the majority of known examples were ceramic.

Minute spout roughness; bottom has spots where glaze drips were ground.