Antique Redware and Stoneware Pottery--Past Sales

J & E Norton Stoneware Jug w/ Hawk Decoration

This J & E Norton jug with hawk decoration is a rare and exceptional example from the prized pottery in Bennington, Vermont. Based on rarity, this jug ranks an "A" in The Birds of Bennington book. It is featured on page 100. It shows a landed hawk with horizontal wing tips. It is in excellent condition with no cracks or hairlines--only a pre-firing chip in the lip.

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Pennsylvania Redware Pie Plate

Early 19th c. Pennsylvania redware plate with five-line yellow slip decorated design. A coggled rim encompasses the edge.

Very good condition.

From Chester County, PA, this plate was part of a collection in Ephrata, PA.

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John Burger Jr. Butter Churn

Five gallon butter churn from the pottery of John Burger, Jr. in Rochester, New York. This stag-decorated vessel exhibits the superlative artwork of the master decorator at the Burger pottery.

In the post-1850's, stoneware production increased. As wares proliferated, the larger potteries sought to distinguish themselves through the artwork on the vessels. The potteries increasingly employed itinerant artists to create distinct decorations. Thus, the unfired objects became a medium for unsophisticated folk art design. Larger pottery operations became known for their trademark designs. The two generations of Burgers produced some of the finest cobalt decoration of all potteries.

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J & E Norton Stoneware Jug w/Peacock Decoration c. 1850-59

Exceptional and very rare three gallon stoneware jug stamped “J. & E. NORTON BENNINGTON VT VIII”. The front is decorated with a large cobalt blue peacock with polka dot tail, perched on a branch of a stump.

The book “The Birds of Bennington” by Steven B. Leder and Fred Cesana describes this piece. On p. 84 they say that the form is "rare" with only 4-9 pieces known to exist.

The Norton factory of Bennington, Vermont featured a peacock on a stump or reclining deer designs. (Stoneware and Blue & White Pottery by Kyle Husfloen) This is one such piece from the artist at Norton known for his peacock decorations.

Excellent condition. The firing process resulted in a clean, nearly white surface with minimal bake stain and no fry, pops or cracks.

Acquired from the collection of Mark Laracy.

Dimensions: 16.5" high

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Whites Utica 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug

This jug, from around 1860, bears a striking similarity to jugs from the J & E Norton pottery of 1850-1859. The resemblance is in the artwork. This decoration of a pheasant perched on a stump is very similar to the pheasant and peacock on stumps from Bennington. It could be that an artist who appears as an employee on both companies' rosters--Jacob Mertz--was the artist.

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Whites Utica 1 Gallon Stoneware Jug

This jug is from the Whites pottery of Utica, New York. Noah White and his sons produced a large amount of stoneware, making the Mohawk River valley one of the leading producers of 19th century stoneware. Decorated with a parrot, this jug is in good condition.

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John Burger Jug

Made by John Burger at his pottery in Rochester, New York, circa 1860.

John Burger is admired for making some of the most detailed and masterfully decorated pieces of American stoneware. Among the thriving potteries of Rochester, New York in the 19^th century, Burger employed some of the most skilled artists who decorated the wares prior to firing. Examples stamped with the Burger mark remain highly desirable among collectors today.

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Redware Charger--Early 19th Century

This charger features an exceptional nine figures of yellow slip decoration. Encircled by a coggled rim. Acquired from a collection in Ephrata, PA.

Chester County, PA

Dimensions: 13.5" dia.

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Redware Plate w/ 4-line Slip Decoration

Early 19th c. redware plate with five-line yellow slip decorated design. A coggled rim encompasses the edge.

This plate was part of a large redware collection from a Connecticut estate.

Dimensions: 11" diameter

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Antique Redware Jar w/ Lid

Early 19th century redware jar with near-perfect lid. An incised line encircles the shoulder. Manganese slip-decorated, this jar has survived the years in splendid condition.

Dimensions: 10" x 6".

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Antique Redware Flask

19th century redware flask with manganese decorated design. Impeccable condition with no cracks, chips or scratches.

Dimensions: 8" high.

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