J. Swank Pottery Johnstown PA Stoneware Ribbed Tall Cylindrical Food Storage Jar

Description

Circa 1875 - A rare piece of food storage stoneware from J. Swank Co. Johnstown, Pennsylvania.  One of the most popular potteries of its time. You may see this exact jar in a video on the JAHA website (Johnstown Area Heritage Association).  Just look over the shoulder of the narrator and you will see it tucked in between two other pieces of J. Swank pottery.
PROVENANCE:  This piece comes straight from my ancestors' old homestead in central PA.  All of the crocks I have come from them.  I'm selling just a couple for now. So-check in, I may be selling a couple more!
CONDITION/DESCRIPTION:
Measures: 7" tall, 5-1/4" wide at the mouth, 14-1/8" circumference at bottom, 14-5/8"  circumference at the (top beneath the flared curved lip). The circumference of the curved edge is 17". The bottom measures 4-1/4".
-A mold was used for this piece.
-There is a red marking on the bottom.  I have not tried to remove it.  And I have no idea what it is.
-Large chips on the mouth of the jar.
-No cracks in the body or bottom.
-Best to see photos for condition.
-Unstamped:  I have two larger crocks of J. Swank Johnstown Pottery that match this jar exactly. They have the stamp (J.Swank Co. Johnstown PA)
-Straight edge, tall cylindrical shape.
-I've seen maybe 3 of these jars. None had the Swank stamp.
Returns:  NOT ON THIS ITEM.
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Best,
Annie