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George Dunn Pottery Jar, Signed & Dated

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George Dunn Pottery Jar, Signed & Dated
George Dunn Pottery Jar, Signed & Dated
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Description
Middle Tennessee stoneware two-handled pottery jar or urn, signed "George Dunn, The Potter" and dated "Nov., 2, 1875". Wide base rim signed with the initials "W.L.D." Green/brown glazed jar with grey stoneware color lower section, opposing strap handles terminating in curled points ("rat tail"). Possibly by George Washington Dunn (1870-1944). 11" H x approx 9" W. Note: According to Sam Smith and Stephen Rogers reference, there was a George A. Dunn from White Co. who died in 1875 (p. 663, Volume 2 of "Tennessee Potteries, Pots, and Potters, 1790s-1950) but whether this jar is noting the death date of this potter is unknown. A similar urn form with the inscription for G. W. Dunn is illustrated on page 387 of the same book.
Condition
Chip to backside edge of rim, tip of rat tail terminal of right handle broken.
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George Dunn Pottery Jar, Signed & Dated

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Starting Price $750
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