So my wife's grandma told me her elderly neighbor passed away and her widowed husband gave her this antique chicken waterer. Well now she's moving I have inherited the waterer. The original owner claims it is over 100 years old. The hardware and material seems to fit this claim but other than the #2 inked on it there are no markings. I was wondering if anyone has seen one before or could perhaps give me a manufacturer's name.
That thing is fantastic! I'd put it on a shelf for display - it's age and condition make it too good for the chickens!
That is cool. Wonder if the "2" stands for gallons like on crocks? And if you are a potter and want to make your own... http://www.lakesidepottery.com/Pages/Pottery-tips/Making-chicken-poultry-waterer-tutorial-lesson.htm