The oldest tobacco shop in the United States, Demuth's was founded in 1770 by Christopher Demuth and remained in the family in the 1980's. With visitors such as Jasper Yeates and James Buchanan, the shop was, and still remains, a staple in the local community.
Little brown glazed, pot-bellied earthenware jug with applied strap handle. Sits on small foot ring, has cove neck and pronounced lip. Inscribed with pencil on bottom is "Made at Sam Brown Potrey / Rock Springs, MD / about 1840 / Lizzie S. ?? / Book".
Height does not include cork; width includes handle.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-04-04
Condition Notes
Portion of handle broken off and mended. Handle has strong chipping along left side and one chip on right. Glazing only covers part of foot ring; non under base. Edge of foot ring has strong wear/ some chipping. Top of cork is broken off.
Stoneware 3 quart jug. Turned, possibly made in two parts. Exterior top portion has dark brown glaze, lower portion has white glaze, interior is all brown glaze. Exterior had the number three surrounded by imprinted laurel. Top is glazed brown with a finial.
