NC Pottery, James Madison Hayes, (1832-1922 Randolph County), Crock

Five gallon salt glazed ovoid storage vessel with flat rim above two bands of inscribed concentric lines, applied ear handles, stamped below the rim "J.M. HAYS" and "5".

15 3/8 x 8.5 in.

From the collection of the late Bragg Cox, Cary, North Carolina

Several quartz pops to body; .5 in. rim chip.