Posted 10 years ago
iurules1
(9 items)
These all came from my husbands families farm in Kokomo, IN. They settled there in the early 1800's from Germany. Can anyone help me identify the makers, and possible age? There are no other marks found. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!
IMO, it is unlikely that you will be able to find any makers' information without some imprint to trace. There were many many makers of this utilitarian ware all over the country in the 19th C. and most are as plain as your jug. Collectors look for more complex blue decoration as on the crock in the middle, but yours is about the minimum you'll find and a premium, if any, would be low (maybe +25% over plain).
As to age, the two on the ends are impossible to determine. The middle crock is likely 19th C. but could be into the first quarter of the 20th.
Hope that helps some.