I have a C. Rhodes Maker edgefield pottery jug and just tring to get a little input on what price range i should ask if i decide to sell it’s it is 1/2 gallon and is clearly marked C Rhodes Maker on from and right under the handle on the back it has the date 1844 i have took it to about 4 places and they all have agreed that it is the real deal but noone would put any kind of price on it. the only real flaw i can see with it is it has a hairline crack about middle way up the handle check out the pics and if anyone knows anthing about it or can give me a price range on it it would be greatly appreciated.
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Your pottery jug was made in the edgefield district in S. Carolina. Collin Rhodes Maker owned a large plantation with sawmill, gristmill and pottery and used slaves for his pottery. Before that he was half partner with his brother in the Phoenix factory selling his half in 1840.It only lasted a few years. That’s when Collin made pottery on his plantation until 1850. His pottery was decorated with folk art. Info came from Lehner’s Book of USA Mark’s. A Book was published by Greenville County Museum of Art Greenville,South Carolina. If this museum is still existing I would start here and they might want your Jug or give you a value. A hairline mark is not bad considering the age. This could be very collectable to South Carolinians who want to preserve it’s history since he was’nt in business for long.