Extremely Rare Two-Gallon Iron-Decorated Stoneware Pitcher, Stamped "WATER," attributed to Branch Green, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1810, ovoid pitcher with tooled shoulder and short, flaring collar, decorated with dipped iron-oxide slip at the upper body, the surface covered in a clear salt glaze. Impressed "WATER" at the shoulder, below two two-gallon capacity marks. This pitcher was likely made by Philadelphia potter, Branch Green, known for stamping various liquid names on the shoulders of his jugs. The early-style form and iron-slip coating in the English style suggest this piece would have been made prior to Green's use of cobalt oxide decoration, circa 1810. Rare in its form and slip decorative treatment, this pitcher may also be the only surviving work by Green stamped "WATER." A semi-circular crack in underside, connecting to a long, sealed crack on side of pitcher. Handle with 4" reglued break. A 2 1/4" flake to top of spout/rim. H 14".