Two Gallon Jug, James Madison Hayes (1832-1922 Randolph County, NC)

Salt glazed stoneware having a rounded rim, grooved single strap handle, tooling in two bands at the upper shoulder, stamp "2" between the bands, "J.M. HAYS" below the bands.

14 3/4 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Scrape to handle side of 1/2 inch; original potting imperfections; insignificant base rim flake.