How do you trace an unknown grandfather?
To find an unknown parent or grandparent, start by sorting your DNA matches into groups. Many companies help you do this sorting by using a shared or “in common with” feature to show you matches that share DNA with each other. When a whole group has matching DNA, it may mean they all share a common ancestor.
What makes an antique piece of stoneware unique?
Potters used a salt-glazing process to create a glass-like finish on the crocks when they were fired. Prior to firing, the artisans would decorate the vessel with blue, painted designs. Unique characteristics of this antique stoneware included: An antique ‘s value varies based on the piece’s age, design elements, size, and maker.
Where can I find the markings on stoneware?
Your best bet in locating information on a stoneware mark is to visit the website of a reputable auction house such as Crocker Farm, Inc. (see Resources).
How can you tell if a piece of stoneware is unsigned?
If you can’t read the mark at all, you will have to contact an expert, as described above. Not all American stoneware is marked. Unsigned pieces can often be accurately attributed to a particular maker based on decoration and other attributes. Contact a reputable auction house (see Resources) for an evaluation.
What kind of finish did potters use on stoneware?
Potters used a salt-glazing process to create a glass-like finish on the crocks when they were fired. Prior to firing, the artisans would decorate the vessel with blue, painted designs. Unique characteristics of this antique stoneware included:
Potters used a salt-glazing process to create a glass-like finish on the crocks when they were fired. Prior to firing, the artisans would decorate the vessel with blue, painted designs. Unique characteristics of this antique stoneware included: An antique ‘s value varies based on the piece’s age, design elements, size, and maker.
How can you tell if a piece of stoneware is authentic?
Unsigned pieces can often be accurately attributed to a particular maker based on decoration and other attributes. Contact a reputable auction house (see Resources) for an evaluation. Outright fakes are rarely seen in American stoneware, but sometimes people pass off honest reproductions as being older than they are.
Potters used a salt-glazing process to create a glass-like finish on the crocks when they were fired. Prior to firing, the artisans would decorate the vessel with blue, painted designs. Unique characteristics of this antique stoneware included:
What kind of antiques are hard to identify?
Crocks are one of the hardest produced antiques to identify. Earlier crocks were made by hand, and rarely if ever marked with an official stamp, name, symbol, or signature. Instead, potters would hand paint their works with decorations featuring designs in cobalt blue.
