You guys nailed the last one,

[Older The Better]

My grandparents are moving to a smaller house and I’ve been getting things here and there. I was recently given this. I’m told as a kid my grandpa dug it out of a burn pile next to a barn, had to have been some time in the late 30’s
I currently live on the property where he found it so in a way it’s came back home, I don’t know anything beyond that.
There’s no markings or anything, I don’t know how old it is or what was in it could been whiskey could have been bleach.
You guys nailed the inkwell maybe you could help me here too.

 

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[RTR]

maybe >> https://www.pinterest.com/pin/434667801511023469/

 

[Older The Better]

I’d say that’s about right... I guess they were serious about their drinking back then, I’m guessing 2 gallons

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Heck, when you only get into town every four months two gallons hardly cuts it.

 

[Older The Better]

Heck, when you only get into town every four months two gallons hardly cuts it.

When you’re right you’re right

 

[Grizz12]

I'll take a taste

 

[RonNH]

There's a song titled "Old Brown Jug", I don't know who wrote it or sung it but it goes back a-ways. I agree with the other guys - it probably held homemade whiskey (moonshine) or rum or even hard cider or maybe it was used to store well water for the young-uns. Nice heirloom.

 

[ARC]

Salt glazed stoneware whiskey jug.

 

[villagenut]

Looks more like a 19th century beehive jug......with Albany Slip finish.

 

[Older The Better]

I would believe either thanks for looking