1890 Cook " C " ANTIQUE CLAY BRICK From BRIDGEWATER MASSACHUSETTS " COOK Brick Co.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4012976 | Decade: 1890s |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Maker: E L Cook Brick Co of Bridgewater Mass |
| Features: Salvage | Material: Clay and Aggregate |
| Color: Redish Clay Color |
1890 Cook "C" ANTIQUE CLAY BRICK from BRIDGEWATER MASSACHUSETTS "COOK Brick Co. The Cook Brick Co, located in Southeastern Massachusetts, produced high quality bricks in the late 19th century for municipal buildings, schools, public works projects, aqueducts, sewers, etc. Steel was not yet used in the construction of buildings until the 1930s which put many of these brick yards out of business. Located on a rich deposit of clay left behind by t...he receding ICE AGE GLACIERS, the Cook Brick yards produced bricks for the Boston, Providence RI, New York City regions. Railroads and barges were easily accessible to move the bricks that were produced. You will note that these Cook Bricks look orange in color and this is because iron was not yet added to the clay and aggregate mixture before firing. Before the addition of IRON, the bricks are orange and older. After the addition of IRON, the bricks were harder, less breaking, and reddish in color.
Please examine the photos carefully as this is the brick that you will receive. This brick has CRISP details, a sharp Letter C in the diamond depression or FROG. The use of the FROG / DEPRESSION saved on the amount of clay mixture used and also allowed for a tooth to be formed when the individual brick is placed name down into the mortar strengthening the brick wall.
If you have a question, please ask. Your purchase will be carefully wrapped and shipped by USPS Medium Flat Rate package.
FOR SERIOUS BRICK COLLECTORS PLEASE. This brick is a great addition to collections of ANTIQUE MASONRY, TILE, and BRICKS. Own a piece of GRITTY AMERICAN HISTORY today. Thank you.
Please examine the photos carefully as this is the brick that you will receive. This brick has CRISP details, a sharp Letter C in the diamond depression or FROG. The use of the FROG / DEPRESSION saved on the amount of clay mixture used and also allowed for a tooth to be formed when the individual brick is placed name down into the mortar strengthening the brick wall.
If you have a question, please ask. Your purchase will be carefully wrapped and shipped by USPS Medium Flat Rate package.
FOR SERIOUS BRICK COLLECTORS PLEASE. This brick is a great addition to collections of ANTIQUE MASONRY, TILE, and BRICKS. Own a piece of GRITTY AMERICAN HISTORY today. Thank you.
