Oval bowl

1870-1885

Maker

J. E. Jeffords and Co. (1868-c. 1904)

Measurements

2 in x 7-5/8 in x 5-5/8 in

Materials

Mottled brown lead glaze on yellow earthenware (Rockinghamware)

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.4150

Inscription

“FIRE PROOF / J.E.JEFFORDS & CO. / Phila. / Patented June 28 1870.” is stamped into the outside bottom.

Condition Notes

The bowl has a stress crack at one end.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The molded oval bowl, decorated inside and out with mottled brown glaze on the yellow body, has a slightly thicker rim.  It stands on eight molded feet that encircle the maker's mark.