I.M MEAD PORTAGE Co OHIO

[V3GAS 13]

We found them in my wife grandmothers attic, I just cant find solid info about them. Glad I found this forum

 

[botlguy]

Don't know a thing about them except that I like them A LOT.

 

[cookie]

What a nice piece....for more information you could contact Waasdorp auctions- they deal with stoneware.Jeff Noordsy would be another person to contact.......

 

[surfaceone]

ORIGINAL: epackage

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One of it's neighbors became overly familiar in the kiln.

WElcome Rob,

Thanks for bringing the Stoneware.

Lots of I.M Mead auction results out there

"STONEWARE STORAGE JAR STAMPED I.M. MEAD & CO.,
Price Realized: $205.63
Auction: 2008, Fine and Decorative Art, Oct. 17 & 18


Mogadore, Ohio, ca 1840-1860. 4 gallon capacity stamp. Slightly ovoid form, three incised annular rings around shoulder, and lug handles, with daubed cobalt decoration around the handles and stamps; 13.25" high.
Condition: Tight 4" hairline at back rim; few potstones and crazing to glaze." From.

 

[KentOhio]

Isaac Mead lived not very far from where I live. I've heard he was a potter from 1838 to 1860.

 

[toddrandolph]

Nice crock! Made just a few miles from where I live. I've found many broken Mead crocks in dumps and even one in my yard, but haven't found a whole one. It's on my wish list along with a S. Purdy crock, another local potter.