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Old Whiskey Jug

By Downinjungleland, 2 August, 2010
Description

It is completely intact save for a section of the top that has chipped off. It appears to be very old. A considerable number of other items have been found near the location I discovered this jug, most of them of Native American origin (arrow heads, arrow sharpeners, and even a very old rock wall on the river bank said to have been built by indians). Could this jug be that old? I am not a historian or an expert on this sort of thing whatsoever. Can anyone help me?

Category
Pottery
Medium
Pottery
Distinguishing marks
It has what looks like a thumb print on the side. There are no brand names or other markings present.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
7 inches tall, 5 inches in diameter
Date Period
unknown
Weight
1.5 lbs
History
We own some property in Flatonia, Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatonia,_Texas) and find all sorts of neat old stuff on it all the time. I was walking a dry creek bed one day and saw what looked like a little handle laying in the sand. I went to pick it up and it turned out to be connected to an entire jug burried there for who knows how long.
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Price Paid (If known)
I found it buried in a dry river bed.
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

14 years 10 months ago

Re: Old Whiskey Jug

Funnel top jugs of this type are not really all the old, being made right into the 1930's. Commonly called " Moonshine Jugs" they were actually used to store everything from Molasses to vinegar. Values for them are quite modest as they were mass produced items, even in perfect shape these later unmarked jugs often sell for under $30.00 at auction.

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Packhorse32

14 years 4 months ago

Re: Old Whiskey Jug

Lovejoy is correct. I have a nice collection of them that I have accumulated over the years. I don't pay much for them. Usually 15 dollars or a bit more if it has a unique color or appearances.  That particular one will not sell very well with the chip on it and that is more than likely why it was tossed.

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