Rare and Monumental Sixteen-Gallon Four-Handled Stoneware Jar with Alkaline Glaze, Stamped Twice "DS", Daniel Seagle, Vale, NC, circa 1840, skillfully-potted, rotund jar with flared rim and four applied lug handles at the shoulder, the surface covered in a high-gloss, olive-green alkaline glaze with lively, darker glaze runs flowing from the shoulder down the body of the pot. Impressed on two handles with the initials, "DS". This example is noteworthy in its impressive and rare sixteen-gallon capacity, wonderful four-handled form, and lively alkaline glaze, all illustrating Seagle's mastery of the potting craft. A related example resides in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg. A 6" x 3/4" restored section to rim. A 4" x 1/2" restored section to rim. Approximately 2/3" of one unmarked handle restored. A minor chip to one marked handle. A tightly-sealed 9" crack from rim. An in-the-firing, slightly-warped area near base and additional warping to underside. H 19 3/4".
Special Note: Due to this object's large size, we are unable to ship it using our normal in-house shipping service. It must either be picked up by the high bidder, or special arrangements must be made by the high bidder for pick up and / or shipping by a third party. If you have any questions, please contact us; we are certainly able to recommend options for third party shippers ahead of time that you can contact for a quote.
