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Greene County, TN Jar, E.W. Mort

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Greene County, TN Jar, E.W. Mort
Greene County, TN Jar, E.W. Mort
Item Details
Description
Greene County, Tennessee alkaline glaze and cobalt decorated stoneware pottery jar by E.W. Mort. Stamped under the handle "E. W. MORT MOHAWK". 13 3/4"H x 8" dia . E.W. Mort (1853-1923) was born in the Strasburg, VA and possibly trained as a potter in this area. In addition to working with Washington County, Virginia potters, other crocks stamped "E.W. Mort Mohawk" suggests he may have also worked in Greene Co., TN for a period of time. Mort ceased making pottery in 1893 and became a Methodist minister.
Condition
Scattered chipping and one large chip to rim. One handle missing. Scattered chipping to body and several hairline cracks to the body.
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Greene County, TN Jar, E.W. Mort

Estimate $250 - $350
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Starting Price $125

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