An extremely rare quart stoneware patented closure jar. Impressed on the front as shown: PATENTED OCT, 18th, 1859 G.P. REED, PATENTEE INDIANA, PA. Fine condition throughout with one thin flake on the base heel edge. Otherwise no chips, cracks, or repairs. Overall height is 7 inches. The jar used a cork closure covered with wax, with the specially-designed groove intended to supposedly ease the removal of the cork. Extremely rare or singular.

View patent here http://www.google.com/patents?id=7qJiAAAAEBAJ&dq=25863

est 300-400