Antique 19th Century Salt-Glazed Stoneware Bottle with Maker’s Mark

Pair of salt-glazed stoneware bottles, 19th century, in a rich iron-brown glaze produced by the traditional salt-firing process. Each is of tall cylindrical form and was made for storing beer, mineral water, or spirits. The base is marked with impressed initials, a practice European potteries used to identify the kiln or maker. Plain, well-proportioned utilitarian pieces that work as bud vases or as sculptural objects on a shelf or mantel.

[d]Type | Stoneware bottles, pair

[d]Material | Salt-glazed stoneware

[d]Origin | European, unconfirmed

[d]Age | 19th century

[d]Glaze | Iron-brown salt glaze

[d]Marks | Impressed initials to the base

[d]Size | 11 in H x 2.75 in Dia, each

[d]Quantity | Two, sold as pair or individually 

[condition]

Both bottles are structurally sound and retain their glaze with only light surface scuffs and expected wear from age. One bottle has a few small chips to the base and minor damage to the underside, shown in the photographs. Wear is consistent with utilitarian stoneware of this period.