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Old Grey Jug

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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Thomas Gordyn 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

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

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johnomo 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

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)

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Thomas Gordyn 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

John you are most welcome ... maybe time to build that still eh ?  nothing like reliving the past ...

Cheers TJG

 

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