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myracles103

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Antique Ceramic Jug
« on: July 23, 2013, 09:42:36 am »
This jug is well over 100 years old. From my great grandfather's house. It has an "A" stamped on it towards the bottom of the outside. Any information on the history/maker/value of this would be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Dr. T.R. Morris
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2013, 09:45:25 am »
Here is the Bottom
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2013, 10:47:52 am »
Does it have a pour spout ??  Hard to tell in the pics !!
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2013, 11:29:54 am »
It does.
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2013, 12:01:03 pm »
I am looking !!
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2013, 01:40:04 pm »
Can I ask where you are located ?? I searched Kovels and several other sites and have found nothing marked similarly !!  Do you know how this came into your family ??
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2013, 03:27:50 pm »
I think that some of the "single letter" marks on jugs and crocks (especially Albany slip items) were to identify the merchant where they originated from and were intended to be returned to. If you went to the store for a gallon of vinegar and didn't bring your own container, the storekeeper would loan you one.
Most small towns might only have one or two stores and a simple capital letter would suffice to prove ownership.
The hand turned Albany slip jugs generally date back to pre 1900. After that the zinc glaze finish started becoming popular.
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2013, 05:29:23 pm »
Quote from: mart on July 23, 2013, 12:01:03 pm
I am looking !!
..left hand side of bottom pic ..short stubby spoot..... ;D
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2013, 05:37:33 pm »
http://mvictors.com/?p=10489
 Scroll down a bit. This looks very similar to yours.
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2013, 05:43:52 pm »
http://www.santafetradingpost.com/pop433.html
This is a beehive jug. Close to yours too! $42.
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2013, 05:48:49 pm »
Quote from: greenacres on July 23, 2013, 05:37:33 pm
http://mvictors.com/?p=10489
 Scroll down a bit. This looks very similar to yours.
what have i told you about them G&T,s....similar...ha...where,s the spoot... ;D
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2013, 05:50:17 pm »
Quote from: greenacres on July 23, 2013, 05:43:52 pm
http://www.santafetradingpost.com/pop433.html
This is a beehive jug. Close to yours too! $42.
no it is,nt....again no spoot..... ;D
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2013, 06:28:24 pm »
Rauville has this one exactly correct in my opinion. It is a hand turned piece and the shape is a little different than the examples shown. You can see the turning marks in the piece that are not present in the others. I have owned several Albany slip pieces and the jugs had the ovoid shape. The straight sided pieces were later and more common. The ID using one letter is what I have read also. I would put a value on this piece at around 95.00 where I live. I like it.

On a second note the first example does look hand turned when I tilted my screen for better contrast.
« Last Edit: July 23, 2013, 06:31:31 pm by frogpatch »
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2013, 06:36:37 pm »
No wonder I didn`t find it !!  Not at all familiar with those !!  Not in my geographical area !!
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Re: Antique Ceramic Jug
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2013, 06:45:42 pm »
Quote from: mart on July 23, 2013, 06:36:37 pm
No wonder I didn`t find it !!  Not at all familiar with those !!  Not in my geographical area !!
how long does it take that darn deadwood..stage..to get there....them  do - dah,s are well over due.....you,re not off the beaten track are you!! ;D.
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