Thomas Ritchie (Lincoln County, NC, 1825-1909), Three Gallon Crock

Light olive alkaline glazed stoneware, having a slightly rounded rim above wide applied lug handles, one of which is stamped "TR 3", ovoid tapered body.

13 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.

The stamped handle has a chip; the uper rim with several sizable chips and several smaller chips.