The author has made a good synthesis of many regional studies of folk pottery. Intended for collectors, this book surveys the utilitarian stoneware that was produced by american potteries from 1630 to the early 20th century. American manufactured stoneware beer bottles are commonly found in the eastern states. I consider it a companion to the pottery and porcelain collectors handbook also by. None have singled out the american stoneware bottle as a separate study. Ketchum is a valuable book for those who collect or sell stoneware. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 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. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online dinnerware store. Box 415 3 north first street pierceton, in 46562 usa telephone.
Set of 3 french glazed stoneware bottles, mid century modern striking collection of glazed pottery bottles, 1950s70s retro bottle vases. There are a couple wonderful books on the subject available in the resource page of this website. Although these stoneware bottles are frequently described as gin bottles, the truth is actually far more interesting. Antique glass bottles their history and evolution 15001850. Some books are better than others, but many exist on this subject. American potters produced a variety of wares named after the color of the clay used, but by far the most common american pottery made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries was redware, earthenware made from the red clay readily available along most of the eastern seaboard. Salt glazed stoneware gr jug, large westerwald krug, germany, circa 17301745 a tall and very bulbus example, cobalt and manganese, applied roundel, gr, 12. American stoneware collectors llc antique stoneware. This 8 x11 publication has 107 pages containing information on over 1,500 stoneware bottles, with many being identified as to location and date. 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.
American stoneware bottles by david graci, 1995, calem pub. Bottle references society of historical archaeology. The resulting jugs were so hard that they defy scratching even with a steel knife. This book is intended to address that subject, and to list the names of producers and users of these vessels. American pressed glass and figure bottles albert christian revi, 1973. American stoneware jugs and crocks, like those manufactured elsewhere, were fired at high temperatures. It is a companion volume to ketchums american redware holt, 1991, which it resembles in coverage and format. You can also try one of the many books on antique american stoneware. Brown stoneware beer, soda, ale bottle portland maine. 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. The most common stoneware bottle material is ceramic.
There are not many general books on this subject so i bought it to learn about the different potteries around the country. A history and study paperback january 1, 1995 by david graci author. Bennington stoneware stoneware early american stoneware. Buy bottle collecting first edition by fletcher, edward isbn. Stoneware is a rather broad term for pottery or other ceramics fired at a relatively high temperature. Newmans key made a noble attempt at simplifying bottle dating, but is weakened by the fact that the. Exhibition catalog published in 2007 by the albany institute of history and art. Because supply did not meet the american demand, these products were widely imported into the united states from europe in both pottery and glass bottles. Ginger beer bottles garner popularity among collectors antique.
Fohbc 2016 sacramento national antique bottle convention. The work and world of an early 19 th century albany potter. Buy stoneware bottles 1st edition by askey, derek isbn. American stoneware is a type of stoneware pottery popular in 19th century north america. May 26, 2018 this is a joint effort of posts devoted to the history of american stoneware. Antique stoneware covered crockjaradvertisement rivera brand fruit butter sear. Please dont hesitate to email me about any particular pieces. Some books are quite general, like decorated stoneware pottery of north america, by donald blake webster, while others are very specific, like the pottery of the shenandoah valley region, by h. Digger odell answers your questions about antique beer bottles. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
American stoneware bottles is the only publication dealing with the truly early hand made americana utilitarian product known as stoneware bottles. I know for sure three more books will be in this group next week, i. Club members have bought and donated the list of books below. The earliest reference i could find was an 1764 ad which offered among other things, bibles, spelling books, primmers gloucester cheese and bottled beer. Stoneware bottles, catalogs, collectors and collecting. Please feel free to message or call to enqire about current inventory available for sale.
Stoneware the moerlein gerst brewing co old jug nashville bier bottle beer b. See more ideas about stoneware, antique stoneware, stoneware crocks. Antique north bay new york decorated bird stoneware jug. Prior to firing, the artisans would decorate the vessel with blue, painted designs. A history and study paperback january 1, 1995 by david graci author visit amazons david graci page. 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 stoneware bottles 1995 edition open library. Historically, across the world, it has been developed after. They were made from the 1700s to the beginning of the 20th century, mostly in the rhine river region of germany. 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. Antique stoneware, jars, mugs, bottles, pitchers, bennington. Members check back often to see what resources have been added. Click to read more about american stoneware bottles.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Beginning early in the 1800s, utilitarian items of stoneware except bottles were made almost exclusively in the united states. A modern technical definition is a vitreous or semivitreous ceramic made primarily from stoneware clay or nonrefractory fire clay. A history and study 97809616444 by graci, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Simple, antique utilitarian stoneware like jugs, crocks, churns, bowls, and pitchers are valued now due to how they were uniquely manufactured. American bottle auctions recently sold a rare western variant for thousands of dollars. Potters used a saltglazing process to create a glasslike finish on the crocks when they were fired. No hutchs or blob tops you can restock for flea markets or bottle showers. Antique fakes and reproductions ruth webb lee, 1938. The american bottle co a study in contrasts and contradictions lockhart, bill, pete schulz, bill lindsey, carol serr, david whitten, and beau schreiver much of this section was originally published in bottles and extras as the dating game.
How to identify antique stoneware markings our pastimes. Docs crocks offers american, blue decorated, salt glazed, antique stoneware, crocks, jugs, jars, and spongeware. Earthenware pottery is distinct from porcelain in that it is made from a coarse, ironbearing clay. Stoneware books home stoneware selections pottery billheads stoneware collecting archives. Books for antique bottle collectors antique bottle collectors haven. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Whether vitrified or not, it is nonporous does not soak up liquids.