Featured 16th century Raeren??

are these 16th century Raeren Jugs?

 

I had never heard of Raeren stoneware. But here's a good site I googled: https://dfb-keramiek.nl/2022/08/the-rise-and-fall-of-raeren-stoneware/?lang=en

 

WOW thank you, very interesting to learn about the raeren history.

 

That is fascinating! Thanks!

Linda

 

I have no idea and they look reasonable. That said, if I found three of anything that were supposed to be from the 1600’s that were all nearly exactly the same size, form, and general condition it would make me wonder. There are numerous reasons why that could be the case and be legitimate I’m sure but it would give me pause. Particularly with somewhat fragile items. Maybe the bottoms and insides would offer clues to some of the knowledgeable pottery folks?

 

They look reasonable, but relative late to me, but I am not an expert. I always get confused on this stoneware from the Northern Rhine area: Raeren, Frechen, Siegburg. They were very common here in the Low Countries. I have a few misfired examples in my collection.

 

I think a lot of folks would be interested to see a photo of that bookshelf taken from a few steps back. I love a good bookshelf gander, I bet yours is pretty good lookin.

 

I do not want to highjack this thread. I have put some photo's on my website.

 

The jugs have been confirmed by a dealer who sells them, they are all three 16th century raeren jug in very good condition. A pretty rare find indeed. here some more photo's.

 

i agree with that, it would be a little strange to change the subject of the post.

 

Excellent!

 

I love them! I too have a few similar but the problem, of course, is no real provenance so I was reluctant to offer opinions though I thought yours looked good.

Glad you got a hands on inspection.

A bit of mine.

 

I hope y'all don't mind me sayin'...but I love your jugs.

Handworked clay is just so appealing.