"Oldest house still standing in picturesque Galena, Illinois.  Built in 1826 by pioneer merchant John Dowling.  This handsome stone structure restored by the late W.F. McCaughey.  Now authentically furnished as original primitive dwelling and old miner's trading post.

Source: Staffordshire Ware Dowling House Pitcher
A wonderful Pitcher advertising the Dowling House in Galena, Il.  
This stands 6" tall and is 4 1/4" in diameter at the base. This is marked on the bottom "Old English Staffordshire Ware" Made in Staffordshire England, J. H. Weatherby & Sons Ltd.