Green Stoneware Pottery Jar dated 2-28-47 with JW OSU on bottom

By blackberry, 29 March, 2012
Description

I want to figure out what this jar is, whoa made it, and what it's worth? It has the initials JW (I think) on the bottom with the letters OSU, I will attach pitucres of the bottom). It is in good condition and was bought in a garage sale in a wealthy neaigberhood in Lake Forest IL.

Category
Pottery
Medium
I think it's stoneware
Distinguishing marks
JW on bottom with OSU above it on the ring dated 2-28-47
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
About 8 1/2'' tall and 7'' wide at the handles
Date Period
1847-1947?
Weight
3 lb 6.7 oz (with lid)
History
Got it from a garage sale (mansion) in Lake Forest IL last year.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
-
For Sale?
No
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