E. A. Gowen Stoneware Oyster Jar Crock

 
E.A. Gowen stoneware oyster crock from Dover New Hampshire. The crock is in very nice condition. A earlier jug as the later versions had "And Son" on them.
 
"E.A. Gowen & Son was a known name in the oyster and clam trade, operating out of Dover, New Hampshire. They were active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and their products were often sold in distinctive stoneware jars that have since become collectible antiques.
 
🦪 Highlights about E.A. Gowen & Son:
Their oyster and clam jars were typically marked with the company name and location: E.A. Gowen & Son, Locust Street Market, Dover, N.H.
These jars were made of pottery, often with a handle."