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Dug this huge Jug Yesterday.

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Dug this very cool huge late 1800's Pottery Jug. Probably dug 10 or more similar jugs in the past but they are always broken in at least 10 peices. This one was whole, No breaks. Except handle missing. LEON.
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Re: Dug this huge Jug Yesterday.

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Here it is, out of it's hole for the first time in over 100 years. LEON.
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I want to hang with you sometime - just envy your ability to find quality items.
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Re: Dug this huge Jug Yesterday.

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Found this stuff also. LEON.

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Re: Dug this huge Jug Yesterday.

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Forgot the P.H. Klings Blob Top from 1890's. LEON.
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Re: Dug this huge Jug Yesterday.

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Leon,
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