19th century, stoneware, four with advertising picked out in cobalt: KNOWLTON / BELFAST; BRAMHALL (two small rim chips); ALFRED JONEES / BANGOR MAINE: FICKETTS MARKET / BANGOR ME; an Albany slip glazed jar HODGKINS / BARHARBOR ME; bisque fired jar TMG (spider hairline at base).

Tallest 9.25 in.

From the collection of the late Bragg Cox, Cary, North Carolina

Oyster Jars allowed for international shipping of the highly popular seafood treat, 19th century oysters were usually shucked and pickled to insure preservation.

Overall good estate condition.