Jesse Jordan (1827-1896, Randolph County, NC), Two Stoneware Jugs

Late 19th century, salt glazed stoneware jugs with applied handles, both stamped "J'JORDAN [potter's cipher]" to neck.

Taller 12 x 6 1/4 x 6 in.; shorter 11 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.

Glaze and firing anomalies as made; the taller with later restoration to rim; the shorter with small chip and fleabites to rim, a few small scattered chips to base.