Antique Finley Ackers C 19TH C Glazed Stoneware Jug Crock

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Antique Finley Ackers C 19TH C Glazed Stoneware Jug CrockCondition: Beautiful Piece C 19TH C Finley Ackers Glazed Stoneware Jud With Handle. Jug Has Some Crazing Commensurate With It's Age. Has a chip on the opening of jug. ( Jug only not Lid / Cork) Refer to last photosBristol Glazed?Color: Creamy Earth-TonedDesign: Blue and White stripesMeasurements: 9 1/2" Tall Width of bottom 5 1/2" InchesMaterial: Ceramic PotteryEra: 1900-1940Made By G.W. & W.D. Sherwood Pottery C 1879Made In USA New Brighton, PennsylvaniaHistory:Mr. Finley Ackers was an innovator in his day and pioneered the urban general store format on a grand scale at his large store between 11th and 10th Streets on Market Street in Philadelphia. He was a marketing genius who promoted his brand with his store logo emblazoned on an entire line of handled jugs, crockery with wire bail handles , and glassware These items were an effective and consistent form of advertising that we still use today in our modern commerce. This businessman with big ideas lived in toney Chestnut Hill, PA until his death in 1928.Stencil label reads, 'Finley Ackers' and in shield insignia,