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Rare One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, Stamped "SUGAR VALLEY / PA.," John Gerstung, Clinton County, PA, circa 1875, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and flattened rim, brush-decorated with a stylized flower emanating from a leafy stem. Cobalt highlights to maker's mark and capacity mark. An elusive and desirable Central Pennsylvania maker's mark, one of only four examples bearing this stamp that we have offered. A faint semi-circular line on underside with a thin crack extending off from it and continuing 4" vertically up front of jar. A curving crack from rim on reverse, extending to midsection on reverse, including minor chipping along crack. A curving crack from rim on proper right side of jar including minor chipping along crack. A 1 1/4" rim chip. Exfoliation to interior base area. H 7 3/4".