A.J. Weeks stone jug

[Buffalo Hunter]

I came across this jug and it's the first one I've seen, can anyone here tell me about them. (Just b/c it's the first one I've seen doesn't mean much). It's stenciled on the top "Pat App'd For A.J. Weeks, Akron OH." Base reads "Mfg. by A.J. Weeks, Akron, OH", s tands about 11 inches tall.[attachment=137.jpg][attachment=137B.jpg][attachment=137C.jpg]

 

[cowseatmaize]

You can start with Arthur J Weeks. I gotta run out for a bit so I'll leave the rest to you.

 

[ScottBSA]

BH, I know Akron was a hot bed of pottery making from the early 1800's. That's a cool find. It's an interesting shape. Seems to make it easier to pour out the contents. I wonder why it didn't catch on.Thanks for sharing.Scott

 

[Buffalo Hunter]

Many thanks Cows ~ from what I read it appears it was made for the chemical trade about the turn of the century. Also picked up on a few new research tools.