Stamped Ceramic Jug

[DJV]

Greetings,

Found this little beauty recently:



How does one go about estimating the date of such a relic? All I know is that "CL Baker" was, among other things, a Merchant in Lindsay, Ontario, in the mid-late 1800's.

Your assistance is much appreciated!

Regards,
DJV

 

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[CRUSADER]

Welcome.

Even without your history of the Merchant, I would have dated it to the mid-19th C.

 

[BagLady]

That's a beauty for sure. Nice find.

 

[Saint]

Try the "Antique Canadian Pottery" or "Antiques Found in Canada" or "Canadian Antiques" groups on Facebook. Lots of folks there who can help. You definitely have something special there. The "CW" (Canada West) dates it to c.1841 - c.1867.

 

[DJV]

Try the "Antique Canadian Pottery" or "Antiques Found in Canada" or "Canadian Antiques" groups on Facebook. Lots of folks there who can help. You definitely have something special there. The "CW" (Canada West) dates it to c.1841 - c.1867.

Thank you Saint. I'm off to FB to do some chatting...

Best,
DJV

 

[scruggs]

Very nice jug!

 

[trapperart]

Nice congrats

 

[Gaspipe]

This type of pottery does date to the later part of the 19th century. Like yours they were often made for a specific vendor ; mostly grocery type stores. They could contain many liquids from molasses to lye. Their value of course depends upon condition and are more collectible to say a local stoneware collector in your area. Neat save.

 

[A2coins]

Sweet find would be a great Moonshine jug!!!!

 

[Bass]

Very nice jug. You should post it in the bottles/glass dpmt.

 

[Tommy G]

Really nice jug! Thanks for sharing.

 

[against the wind]

Why is it,, when I see a jug like that one,, I start to think,, MOONSHINE.
Congrats