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Kerri
I am an archaeologist working in Trenton, NJ, The "Staffordshire of
America". Trenton cranked out both the solid white and the swirled
agateware-like doorknobs from c.1850 to c.1920. They are very common on
sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. The glaze is most likely a lead/manganese
mixture giving a black appearance.
Bill Liebeknecht
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From: Kerri Barile <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 1:41 PM
Subject: doorknob
> Hello,
>
> I was wondering if anyone can help me identify and/or date a fragmented
doorknob I found on a site. The site
> tentatively dates to between 1850-1890 and is located in southern
Williamson County, Texas (just north of
> Austin). The doorknob is made of a soft, earthenware paste which is
"Buckley-esque" in appearance,
> interweaving layers of red and yellow clay. The exterior is in poor
condition but appears to be black and brown
> swirled paint with a possible lead glaze. Any information on a fixture
like this would be greatly appreciated!
> Thank you,
> Kerri Barile
> University of Texas, Austin
>
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