Glass color is a very good indicator of a vessels age. Attached to the bottle typesdiagnostic shapes grouping of pages is a complete copy of a never reprinted, 280 page, 1906 illinois glass company bottle catalog scanned at two pages per jpeg file. Modeled after original bottles used by thomas jefferson. Docs crocks is the largest online source for antique stoneware, blue decorated stoneware, antique crocks and jugs, yellow ware, redware, blue and white stoneware, spongeware, spatterware, and staffordshire. Please dont hesitate to email me about any particular pieces. While this bottle is one that is listed in the book on page 761, no photographs were available to include with the entry. Identifying american pottery look at the bottom cajun. Pdf primitive stoneware bottles of canada phil culhane. Newmans key made a noble attempt at simplifying bottle dating, but is weakened by the fact that the. The antique bottle depot specializes in the purchase of a variety of antique bottles, advertising items, red wing stoneware and a wide array of collectible breweriana. American stoneware bottles is the only publication dealing with the truly early hand made americana utilitarian product known as stoneware bottles.
Exhibition catalog published in 2007 by the albany institute of history and art. An antique wisconsin potter book, a huge arrow head book and a how to repair glass and china book. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about stoneware bottle. Buy stoneware bottles 1st edition by askey, derek isbn. Catalog to access the page that links to all the scans of this very useful catalog. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. New names have been continually recorded in the hope of compiling this update, which now adds 371 new listings and 165 more variations of those already listed. The work and world of an early 19 th century albany potter.
We buy, consign and sell antique bottles in our online auction including old whiskeys, bitters, sodas, mineral waters, beers, inks, flasks, medicines, historical flasks, fruit and pickle jars, utility, barber bottles, gin, dutch onions, nippers and more. The author has made a good synthesis of many regional studies of folk pottery. This book is part of the images of america series and provides a facinating look at the history of stoneware in this part of the hudson valley. Stoneware books home stoneware selections pottery billheads stoneware collecting archives paul cushman. See more ideas about pottery, pottery marks and ceramics. The predominant houseware of the era, citation needed it was usually covered in a salt glaze and often decorated using cobalt oxide to produce bright blue decoration.
Bottle collectors put a premium on square and hexagonal antique bottles for food because of the ornate panels near the top and the wide mouths, which made them useful for repurposing. It did lack specificity in that it simply used a line chart to show the estimated range for various techniques, tools, and tool marks between 100 b. Set of 3 french glazed stoneware bottles, mid century modern striking collection of glazed pottery bottles, 1950s70s retro bottle vases. Cecil munseys exceptional 1970 book on general bottle collecting the illustrated guide to collecting bottles included a chapter on dating bottles. We are also buying all types of collectible bitters, beer, soda, whisky, medicine and other type of advertising bottles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I am loving the look of these antique saltglazed stoneware bottles and crocks especially the three bottles with the advertising. Intended for collectors, this book surveys the utilitarian stoneware that was produced by american potteries from 1630 to the early 20th century.
More american stoneware bottles is an updated listing of new names since the publication of american stoneware bottles. This book is intended to address that subject, and to list the names of producers and users of these vessels. Stoneware is a rather broad term for pottery or other ceramics fired at a relatively high temperature. American stoneware bottles, there were at least 45 known brewers of root beer prior to 1870.
Paul bohanna antiques specialises in antique earthenware and stoneware and books about ceramics. Generally 8 high and 3 in diameter and holds approximately a pint although since these are handmade sizes do vary. Stoneware the moerlein gerst brewing co old jug nashville bier bottle beer b. Im apparently not paying close enough attention to the bay, i would snap up every example of this bottle for cheap in the condition yours appears to be in that i could find. The most common stoneware bottle material is ceramic. Books for antique bottle collectors antique bottle collectors haven. Another interesting feature of american stoneware jugs is that many were marked with a number which indicated their capacity. Stoneware books home stoneware selections pottery billheads stoneware collecting archives. Ginger beer was their favorite national beverage up until around 1930, when cocacola became available world wide. Vessel glass includes all glass containers such as food and household chemical bottles and jars, beverage bottles, and canning jars. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
The predominant houseware of the era, citation needed it was usually covered in a salt glaze and often decorated using cobalt oxide to produce bright blue decoration the vernacular term crocks is often used to describe this type of pottery, citation needed though the term crock is not seen in. In nearmint condition, this set of stoneware root beer bottles is a fun lot. American stoneware bottles by david graci, 1995, calem pub. Bottle references society of historical archaeology. This is the wisconsin antique and advertising club. It is a companion volume to ketchums american redware holt, 1991, which it resembles in coverage and format. Please dont hesitate to email me about any particular pieces or potters you might want for your collection. Very rare blue top fall river mass kay and francis stoneware beer bottle. Whether vitrified or not, it is nonporous does not soak up liquids.
General information extracted from the book an illustrated guide to collecting bottles by cecil munsey. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A history and study paperback january 1, 1995 by david graci author visit amazons david graci page. None have singled out the american stoneware bottle as a separate study. Many are stamped with a name some have cobalt blue decoration, others have various glazes. Digger odell answers your questions about antique beer bottles. Made at the manufactory of wellknown stoneware potter david parr, jr. A modern technical definition is a vitreous or semivitreous ceramic made primarily from stoneware clay or nonrefractory fire clay. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Box 415 3 north first street pierceton, in 46562 usa telephone. The history of stoneware vessel production in america and canada is told along with outstanding photographs of over 300 important pieces from the 18th century forward. Skerry and suzanne findlen hood 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. New york state stoneware sixgallon stoneware churn with elaborate game bird scene, stamped john burger. Set of 3 french glazed stoneware bottles, mid century modern striking collection of glazed pottery bottles, 1950s70s retro. A history and study 97809616444 by graci, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Stoneware bottles, catalogs, collectors and collecting. Specialists in historical antique fruit jars, bottles and flasks, serving collectors worldwide. A stoneware crock protects the contents from light. Typically, temperatures will be between 1180 c and 1280 c, the higher end of which equate to bullers rings 38 to 40 or seger cones 4 to 8. Found stone bottle antique bottles, glass, jars online.
The author is an expert on poughkeepsie stoneware and this popular outofprint book has become increasingly more difficult to find. Made of stoneware pottery with a leadfree foodsafe glaze. It was books on american and neither too much nor too little detail to satisfy you, the. Even after glass bottles became prevalent, stonewares durability made it the. American stoneware bottles 1995 edition open library. Historically, across the world, it has been developed after. A history and study paperback january 1, 1995 by david graci author. Learn about antique and contemporary pottery jewelry by potters like frankoma and rosemeade and modern artists such as joann duban. The front side of this site is the tip of the iceberg. To the authors knowledge, the first serious attempt at using a key to date american bottles was done in a 1970 historical archaeology journal article entitled a dating key for posteighteenth century bottles by t. Maximum firing temperatures can vary significantly, from 1100 c to 0 c depending on the flux content. You can buy original westerwalder stoneware crocks and bottles on uk.
American stoneware bottles a history and study david graci 1995 many books have been written covering the subject of stoneware and its method of production. American stoneware is a type of stoneware pottery popular in 19th century north america. Chapters describe the handworked method of turning clay into pots, common and uncommon forms, marks and varieties of decoration, the glazes employed, and the firing process. American manufactured stoneware beer bottles are commonly found in the eastern states. Information and help identifying american pottery bird figurines by the maker, the marks, clay colors, types and styles of figurines. Antique sealed bottles 16401900 and the families who owned them, he had identified only 26 bottles dated 1776. We also have a selection of antique bottles and other. Great assortment of southwestern pennsylvania stoneware. It also includes glass service wares such as drinking glasses and dishes. The books broad scope makes saltglazed stoneware in early america an. These date back to the end of the 19th century and hail from england, ireland and canada. These bottles which also contained various soft drinks, were heavy pottery bottles with a characteristic stocky shape unlike any of the foreign import pottery bottles. It included three clearys old fashioned root beer bottles and one each of dr.
This 8 x11 publication has 107 pages containing information on over 1,500 stoneware bottles, with many being identified as to location and date. American pressed glass and figure bottles albert christian revi, 1973. Click to read more about american stoneware bottles. Rare sauce glass bottles made to look like beehives are also collectible, as are ones with horizontal, vertical, or spiral lines. May 2005 highlights crocker farm stoneware auction the greatest examples of american stoneware and redware we have ever sold, including many world auction records. Early jugs were generally decorated in cobalt blue lettering and or designs. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Bennington stoneware stoneware early american stoneware. Brown stoneware beer, soda, ale bottle portland maine.
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