A Rare Two Gallon William Pecker Stoneware Jug Recently Found in New Jersey

As promised, here are better pictures of the extremely rare circa 1805-1810 two gallon salt glazed stoneware jug manufactured by William Pecker (1757-1820) in South Amesbury (Merrimacport), Massachusetts, which was recently discovered in New Jersey. It is one of less than ten stoneware jugs known to exist from Pecker today; this example is adorned with some cobalt and impressed with the mark "Wm PECKER." Although, among the characteristics of this jug that piqued my interest is the fact that the impressed mark was somehow applied upside down, which adds an extra level of interest, at least for me!

For more information about William Pecker's red earthenware and stoneware production, I recommend my latest published book from Historic Beverly in Massachusetts, titled, South Amesbury's Red Earthenware & Stoneware: The 1791-1820 William Pecker Pottery. 

A Rare Two Gallon William Pecker Stoneware Jug Recently Found in New Jersey=

My Niece Alexis Holding the Two Gallon Stoneware Jug

The Jug was Recently Discovered in New Jersey

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Early 19th Century Two Gallon Salt Glazed Stoneware Jug

Manufactured at the William Pecker Pottery in South Amesbury, Mass.

Impressed "Wm PECKER"

Possibly Circa 1805-1810

Stands 14" Tall

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View of the Gallon Capacity Stamp and the Upside Down Impressed Mark "Wm PECKER"

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Another View of the Jug

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Another View of the Jug

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View of the Handle

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Please Stay Tuned...Much More to Come...