Jug

[vibes]

I originally posted this in the ceramic/pottery forum and another T-Net member suggested I post it here as well.

I found this sticking outta a riverbank of the St. Joseph River in Niles, MI

Any info, insight, comments are welcomed and appreciated!

oops, I forgot dimensions:

11 1/2" H
7" D

 

[Harry Pristis]

I originally posted this in the ceramic/pottery forum and another T-Net member suggested I post it here as well.

I found this sticking outta a riverbank of the St. Joseph River in Niles, MI

Any info, insight, comments are welcomed and appreciated!

oops, I forgot dimensions:

11 1/2" H
7" D

I am no expert, but your jug looks to be 1880s in age. A maker's mark might be the key to dating. With no markings, the form is the only clue, and this looks earlier than TOC.

The scar on the side is a kiln scar. Something collapsed during firing, and this jug leaned against a neighbor. A common, in-making flaw which you needn't repair.

The broken handle can be restored without much problem. Use SCULPTAMOLD, a combination of plaster and paper pulp. It's easy to mold by hand, and it is hard when cured. You'll have to experiment with paint to match the slip-glaze color and texture.

This one will display nicely. Show us the before and after images when you restore the handle.

 

[Harry Pristis]

This is an 1830s ovoid form which I found. Note the kiln scar on the shoulder. The other side has another scar to match which suggests two neighbor pieces leaned onto this jug in the kiln.

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[allen]

great looking old jug !