Click to read more about american stoneware bottles. Glass and pottery containers of the royal navy and. Books on antique bottles and glass historic glasshouse. Ive a number of reproduction saltglazed stoneware bottles for sale. Please dont hesitate to email me about any particular pieces or potters you might want for your collection. Antique stoneware, jars, mugs, bottles, pitchers, bennington. 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. Rare sauce glass bottles made to look like beehives are also collectible, as are ones with horizontal, vertical, or spiral lines. 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. A large hand built yellow slip decorated bell lion is a classic of historical american reproduction redware pottery. American stoneware bottles by david graci, 1995, calem pub. Specialists in historical antique fruit jars, bottles and flasks, serving collectors worldwide. Mar 5, 2020 ninetynine bottles of beer on the wall, ninetynine bottles of beer. Sand or silica, sodium carbonate, and lime, also known as calcium oxide.
Mid 19th century yellow ware bottle with embossed baskets of flowers and fruit. Iler, rochester brewery, kansas city, missouri urn of great proportion circa 1897 sold one of the most elaborately decorated brewery advertising pieces. Saltglazed stoneware was common in 19thcentury america, and potters produced it all over the country, often stamping it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This page is a listing of historic bottle related references which the user may consult for more information. Ketchum is a valuable book for those who collect or sell stoneware. The use of stoneware bottles peaked in the 1870s, but by the 1880s they began to fall out of favor. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. The use of stoneware bottles peaked in the 1870s, and by the 1880s they began to fall out of favor. Bottle references society of historical archaeology. Learn about antique and contemporary pottery jewelry by potters like frankoma and rosemeade and modern artists such as joann duban. Like modern glassware, ancient bottles relied on three basic ingredients. The author has made a good synthesis of many regional studies of folk pottery. And surely i should mention our full set of the 1969 walt kelly pogo possum figures as well as a kmart icee bear.
Regarded as an all time essential uk classic bottle reference source by an accredited authority. Various household bottles are listed throughout this catalog including pages 3643, 4669. Stoneware is a rather broad term for pottery or other ceramics fired at a relatively high temperature. Bennington stoneware stoneware early american stoneware.
The piece has a minor chip to the rim and to the base, but, otherwise, there ar. The listing emphasizes works that support or compliment the goals of this web site related to the dating and typology of historic bottles. Please dont hesitate to email me about any particular pieces. In 1903, 1 million of these bowls were shipped to the sleepy eye milling company in sleepy eye, minnesota, which were given away in flour sacks. Automated soda dispensers were an american invention of the 1920s. One of the earliest books on american bottles and glassmaking. This household bottles non food related page is divided into the following categories and subcategories based largely on the different contents that each group held, and within those groups, by various dominant shapes or other logical categories. In the united states, however, the oldest bottles were actually ceramic vessels produced by indigenous groups. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Many are stamped with a name some have cobalt blue decoration, others have various glazes.
Antique chinaantique booksvintage chinaantique glasswareantique bottlespottery. Early jugs were generally decorated in cobalt blue lettering and or designs. The first models poured fizzy drinks directly into cups. May 24, 2011 ive a number of reproduction saltglazed stoneware bottles for sale. Let us inspire you with great, new reads or just help you find what you are looking for. Unfollow stoneware beer bottle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Reproduction stoneware bottles american civil war forums. Two mid19th century stoneware bottles with blue tops for 1 money. Murschell, 1996, hc 65 box 2610, arnold stickley road, springfield, west virginia 26763. A collectors guide to vintage soda pop finds vintage.
One is bisque white, while the other is bisque with a caramelbr. See more ideas about pottery, pottery marks and ceramics. Items in this collection include a twotone ginger beer bottle from the double eagle bottling co. 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. I consider it a companion to the pottery and porcelain collectors handbook also by him, which has. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. No part of this web page may be reproduced in any way without the prior written permission of north american glass.
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The piece has a minor chip to the rim and to the base, but, otherwise, there are no cracks. Another interesting feature of american stoneware jugs is that many were marked with a number which indicated their capacity. The most famous potter family from this region was the bell family. Antique ceramic, pottery and stoneware bottles ceramic bottles were used during both the 18th and 19th centuries. We want to fill our homes with these charming vintage french stoneware bottlestheir earthy, neutral tones play nice with all of our decor, from fleamarket eclectic to sleek and modern. We offer promotional american made mugs,travel mugs, auto mugs, made in usa, usa made cups, drinkware advertising and custom products with quality merchandise quick service and great savings.
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. They also kept beverages cooler and better shielded from harmful sunlight. In about 1720, american potters began producing a form of stoneware developed in europe centuries earlier stoneware glazed with salt and decorated with cobalt blue. Dutch glass bottles of the 17th and 18th centuries. American stoneware is a type of stoneware pottery popular in 19th century north america. Digger odell publications specializing in price guides and books for the old bottle collectors. The most common stoneware bottle material is ceramic. A modern technical definition is a vitreous or semivitreous ceramic made primarily from stoneware clay or nonrefractory fire clay. Price guides information and stories about antique bottles.
Digger odell publications offers 18 antique bottle price guides. American manufactured stoneware beer bottles are commonly found in the eastern states. Get the best deals on stoneware beer bottle when you shop the largest online selection at. Click to view geographically if you have additional information on the works listed below, have a picture of a. All different shapes, sizes and values, please enquire of come and have a look. View a number of pictures of antique bottles and historical photographs here. They arent food safe, but there are so many other ways to make them part of your home. Europeans brought their knowledge of glassmaking to north america and began crafting their own glass bottles in the mid17th century. Mid 19th century yellow ware bottle with embossed baskets of flowers and. A wide variety of stoneware bottle options are available to you, such as stocked. Bottle references society for historical archaeology. The antique bottle depot buys and sells antique bottles. American stoneware bottles 1995 edition open library.
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. Antique pottery makers marks antique porcelain, pottery books. How to identify antique stoneware markings our pastimes. Information and help identifying american pottery bird figurines by the maker, the marks, clay colors, types and styles of figurines. Ohio stoneware stoneware, stoneware crock, stoneware. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. A stoneware crock protects the contents from light. Collector bookstore is the top source in reference books collectors and dealers of antiques, collectibles, glassware and the like, including both id and price. Catalog to access the page that links to all the scans of this very useful catalog. Collector bookstore is the top source in reference books collectors and dealers of antiques, collectibles, glassware and the like, including both id and price guides.
Bellarmines to ginger beers, 15001949 this book covers the entire range of empties which fall under the stoneware empties banner. Digger odell answers your questions about antique beer bottles. Mid19th century redware baby feeder, nursing flask. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about stoneware bottle. See more ideas about antique stoneware, stoneware and antiques. A bottle s manufacturer can say something about a bottle s age. American stoneware jugs and crocks, like those manufactured elsewhere, were fired at high temperatures. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Youll find extensive information about bottle types and prices. 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. History of wisconsin antique stoneware bottles by peter maas.
Antique trader bottles identification and price guide by michael polak is a large book, but it also comes in an electronic edition. Stoneware jars and bottles enjoy a packaging renaissance. Identifying american pottery look at the bottom cajun. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. American made stoneware manufactured zanesville, ohio. American pressed glass and figure bottles albert christian revi, 1973.
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Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Bottles and flasks stoneware united states docs crocks. Live updates appear to be disconnected click to refresh now. The selection includes two bottles, which likely were used for beer. The earliest were made in the 1850s, and more began to appear in the 1860s.
We are also buying all types of collectible bitters, beer, soda, whisky, medicine and other type of advertising bottles. Antique chinaantique books vintage chinaantique glasswareantique bottlespottery. 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. Take one down and pass it around see more ideas about ginger beer, stoneware and beer. The following is a list of manufacturers that marked pottery and glass soda and beer bottles, a brief history, their years of operation, and manufacturer marks. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. General information extracted from the book an illustrated guide to collecting bottles by cecil munsey. Stoneware books home stoneware selections pottery billheads stoneware collecting archives paul cushman. There are many available today and the market values are reasonable except for articles made by a few of the early potters, but even these may be located where they. As a family owned and operated business, collector bookstore believes the golden rule is the best rule for business. If you know the type of bottle you have, these can be very helpful in determining. Westerwald walzenkrug, salt glazed stoneware, brushed in cobalt and manganese doubleheaded crowned eagles reichsadler, mermaids, pewter mounted circa 1720 1740very fine quality see early stoneware steins from the les paul collection by beatrix adler and les paul. The federation of historical bottle collectors fohbc is a nonprofit organization that supports people who collect antique bottles and items related to them, such as flasks and jars.
After an informative introductory section describing types of stoneware products, he summarizes the stoneware production of states and regions in a wellbalanced but somewhat cursory treatment of individual potters. American stoneware pots and jars the collector interested in quaint and homely american objects will find the fat, sturdy jugs, pots, and crocks of stoneware suited to his taste. Books for antique bottle collectors antique bottle collectors haven. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for antique bottles. American handmade redware pottery by the workshops of. You can buy original westerwalder stoneware crocks and bottles on uk. Stoneware bottles were among the first bottles produced for wisconsin brewers and merchants. After an informative introductory section describing types of stoneware products, he summarizes the stoneware. Over 10,000 books available with more added every day. There are not many general books on this subject so i bought it to learn about the different potteries around the country. Glass and pottery containers of the royal navy and british military. Fill them with a few thinstemmed wildflowers and use as a vase. This 8 x11 publication has 107 pages containing information on over 1,500 stoneware bottles, with many being identified as to location and date. In nearmint condition, this bowl measured 4 by 6 12 inches.
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