MYSTERY  GRAY  GRANITEWARE
USED FOR  ?  ?  ?






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  • Two medium-mottled gray graniteware three-sided items,  possibly part of a larger set
  • Overall, each measures approximately: 7-1/2" W X 4-1/2" D (viewed from the top), 6-1/2" high; each weighs approx. 1/2 pound
  • The pieces are seamed on the "curved" side;  both have 2 rusty "latches" (??) attached to an applied rectangular "bracket"
  • The original use is unknown.   Were a third piece present, the group would form a loose circle
  • Perhaps the group would have been used as a rudimentary canning or burner-conserving cooking set,  only a guess
  • For similar shaped pieces (albeit with "handles"),  please reference: Greguire,  The Collector's Encyclopedia of Granite Ware:
    Colors, Shapes and Values
    ,  1990,  pp. 288-289  and  Greguire,  The Collector's Encyclopedia of Granite Ware: Colors,
    Shapes and Values,  Book 2
    ,  1993,  Sec. 6,  Row 1,  #3,  pp. 142-143
    However, in the absence of a definitive sighting, the jury still remains out;   comments are welcomed
  • No manufacturer marks;  the finer mottling suggests a vintage from the early 1900's (?)
  • Definitely used condition with rust, dings, enamel loss etc. etc.  Photos above show representative features and flaws
  • View and pick-up in Naperville,  Illinois


$ 15.00 /  Set of 2


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