Unusual NC Jug Inscribed "2 3/4," Signed

18-19th century, salt glazed stoneware, featuring a slightly rounded rim, grooved pulled handle, ovoid form, illegible script signature appears to read "Frank" followed by capacity designation of 2 3/4.

14 x 8 1/4 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, Greensboro, North Carolina

Large shard of an adjacent pots attached to the sides, 1/4 of the underside with loss.