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Antique stoneware poultry waterer / chicken drinking fountain, patented April 17, 1885.
Heavy cylindrical crock designed to rest on its …
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Antique stoneware poultry waterer / chicken drinking fountain, patented April 17, 1885.
Heavy cylindrical crock designed to rest on its side; birds drink from the glazed front trough while side lugs act as stabilizing “feet.” Classic sanitary farm design with salt-glazed exterior and deep brown Albany-slip glazed drinking face.
Markings: PAT’D APR 17 1885 and FOUNTAIN in relief
Dimensions: Approx. 9" × 9" × 10.75" overall
about 14 lbs to ship
Condition: A little wear around the upper edge of the drinking area. No major chips, cracks, or breaks. Bottom shows natural clay lines from manufacture. White mineral residue present inside and around the drinking lip.
Note: Listing is for the stoneware fountain only (no metal tray/base).
Perfect for farmhouse décor, stoneware collections, or restoration of period poultry equipment.
Keywords: poultry waterer, chicken fountain, stoneware crock, farm primitive, Albany slip, rustic farmhouse, barn antique, 19th century, agricultural, country decor, sanitary feeder, pottery jug, Americana
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 10.75ʺH
- Styles
- Farmhouse
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stoneware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- A little bit of wear around the upper edge around the drinking area. No big chips or broken areas. There … moreA little bit of wear around the upper edge around the drinking area. No big chips or broken areas. There bottom has some lines like the clay wasn't smoothed over before firing. There is white hard water residue around the drinking opening and inside. less
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