Can someone clarify my question on stenciled stoneware lettering?

[stumpknocker]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cripple-Creek-C...itu=UCC&otn=5&ps=63&clkid=7323483295999361736

I have seen a number of stenciled stoneware jug but they all have solid lettering. Is this Cripple Creek, Colorado Stoneware Jug a fraud? I was told all old stencils were made from copper with solid letters and only newer paper board stencils have division in the letter which helps to prevent them from tearing. Can any knowledgeable collectors clarify this for me?

 

[cyberdigger]

Don't take my word as authority, but it looks like a 1960's effort to me..

 

[stumpknocker]

It also seems very odd that the seller is saying “Item is sold as is; no returnsâ€.

 

[botlguy]

In my not so humble opinion, this piece of garbage is positively, irrevocably, absolutely, unequivicably, ("whatever") NOT AUTHENTIC, NOT OLD but is A FAKE. Don't walk away, RUN Forrest, RUN!

BTW, that is one AWFUL fake, not even a challenge for a one eyed galoot.

The jug might be old but the printing is not. If you want a good fake I know a guy who makes them, hard to tell, but they won't allow me to LYNCH him.

Can anyone tell I am not fond of such shenanegins?

 

[wolffbp]

That stenciling looks as fake as the stonework in the background[:'(]

 

[baltbottles]

The jug looks fine to me. I have seen quite a few TOC jugs with similar style stenciling.

Chris

 

[bottlekid76]

I know the seller. He's as legit as they come. Nice guy and sells good quality stuff. I don't have any info on the jug tho.

All the best,
~Tim

 

[jammur9]

whats TOC mean????????

 

[cyberdigger]

Well, this might be one of those enlightening forum experiences.. can I change my answer to "I have no idea" ? []

 

[cyberdigger]

ORIGINAL: jammur9

whats TOC mean????????

TOC is an abbreviation for 1900'ish.. "turn of century"