NC Pottery, James M. Hayes (1832-1922 Randolph County)

Salt glazed stoneware, slightly ovoid two gallon jug, two bands of inscribed concentric lines at the upper shoulder with the stamped capacity mark "2", and stamped below the bands "J. M. HAYS", attractive glaze drips surround the handle.

14.5 in.

Chips to the mouth; handle flake; examined with black light.

$300 - 500