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Description
Old gray earthenware (?) glazed jug with a small handle attached to the lip at the opening at the top of the jug & to its shoulder. Very heavy. About 12" tall & 9" in diameter.
Some chips in the lip of the jug.
The bottom is unglazed & has no maker's mark I could find. No idea about its origin or age.
I bought the jug as a part of a lot of unrelated earthenware from a Northern California antique store that was closing.
Category
Pottery
Medium
earthenware
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
About 12" tall. 9" diameter.
Weight
just under 10 lbs.
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Re: Old Grey Jug
Antique Late 19th Century Salt Glazed Stoneware Whisky Jug
Origins: United States Circa 1880 - 1890's
Est Value: Based on Condition $40 - $60 US
Thanks for sharing this cool piece of history .. please leave me some feedback on my valuation.
Peace Always
Thomas J. Gordyn
Certified Professional Appraiser - AIOA
Proud Member of The American Numismatic Association
Re: Old Grey Jug
Wow, cool! I just watched a video on how salt glazing was done. Amazing process.
So great to know more about this jug. Growing up in Western PA, I thought it looked similiar to the moonshine jugs I saw at "mountain folk" relatives' homes.
Thanks so much for info. What fun vocation!
Peace indeed!
John Di Giacomo (California)
Re: Old Grey Jug
John you are most welcome ... maybe time to build that still eh ? nothing like reliving the past ...
Cheers TJG