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Offline Calusa

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Can anyone help ID this old jug?
« on: April 01, 2011, 08:04:13 PM »
I recently found this old earthenware jug. It seems very old, but I can find no info or pictures of similar items. It is about 9 1/2" tall and 6 1/2" wide. It has an appliqu?d design of grapevines with "beaded" borders. The design appears to have been colored with a whitish gesso-like substance as well as a few bands around the circumference in various areas. The white has mostly worn away. There are a few stamped numbers and letters on the base which seem to be "08, 562, C (possibly an "S" before the C). It is wheel thrown with the neck being a separate piece that was attached. It has been suggested that it may be German in origin, but I'm not sure. I am also curious about the age of the piece. I'd appreciate any info or observations.

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Re: Can anyone help ID this old jug?
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2011, 04:33:30 AM »
Hi there, and Welcome again.

Really nice item there.  The marks on the bottom are they written, or stamped on marks?  I can not tell.  Can you take another pic of them, if possible....and maybe try direct sunlight.

Looks very nice.....almost like a Greek Feel to me -- but that is a Guess.  I will see what I can find here.... ;) ;)

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