Document marks and construction
Photograph the jug front, back, base, rim, handle, capacity mark, maker stamp, decoration, glaze, chips, cracks, repairs, and old labels.
Measure height and diameter and note whether the piece is stoneware, redware, earthenware, glass, or another material.
Condition affects value sharply
Hairlines, rim chips, handle repairs, staining, glaze loss, and drilled holes can materially change value. Photograph damage directly.
Do not clean aggressively or remove old labels before appraisal.
Compare similar jugs only
Match material, region, maker, decoration, capacity, and condition when looking at market evidence. A decorated cobalt stoneware jug is not a useful comparable for every plain utility jug.
For insurance or estate use, ask for a written report with value definition and assumptions.
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Upload clear photos, marks, dimensions, and condition notes. Appraisily can review the item remotely and explain which details affect value.
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