A Day of Picking Todd's Farm Flea Market in Rowley, Massachusetts

This morning, my father and I woke up early for Todd's Farm Flea Market in Rowley, Massachusetts. We were there by 5:30 am; although, a number of potential buyers were already walking around when we arrived - and, we could see a number of dealers had clearly sold some of what they had brought as we looked for a parking spot. Today, was definitely the busiest I have seen the flea market this year in regards to how many dealers were setup ; none-the-less, it was still a hunt to find the kind of material that I hoped to bring home this morning.

 Todd's Farm Flea Market - Rowley, MA

  Todd's Farm Flea Market - Rowley, MA

  Todd's Farm Flea Market - Rowley, MA

 Todd's Farm Flea Market - Rowley, MA

The first objects that I found today, came from a man, who apparently, deals exclusively in Civil War memorabilia. That's how his booth appeared today. He told me that he originally lived down south, but he has since moved north to New England. I noticed a pair of clay pipes, when I walked past booth - and, I asked him how much. The forms seemed unusual. He quickly told me a price that I couldn't resist. I asked him where he found them - he told me that he's had them for a long time. He said he couldn't remember exactly where they came from, but he said they were found somewhere in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

 19th Century Clay Pipes

Purchased Today at Todd's Farm Flea Market in Rowley, Mass.

Originally Found in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia

Another View of the Clay Pipes

Another dealer, told me this next pot was discovered in a home in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The reason I purchased it is because it exhibits a number of characteristics that I have found on pottery made at Charles A. Lawrence's business in Beverly, Massachusetts in the late-1800's. I am not one-hundred-percent positive that's where it was made, but there are some features that point me in that direction. The pot only cost me ten-dollars - so, I can't go wrong.

 19th/20th Century Hand-Thrown Red Earthenware Vase

Stands 10 1/8" Tall

Possibly Made at C.A. Lawrence Pottery (Circa 1866-1906) in Beverly, Mass.

Purchased Today at Todd's Farm Flea Market in Rowley, Mass.

Recently Found in a House in Haverhill, Mass.

 View of the Incised Decoration

View of the Base

Lastly, this red earthenware jug was recently discovered in a house in Sandown, New Hampshire. There is some damage around the lip; however, the form and glaze are wonderful. I also enjoy the early corn cob stopper that has been placed inside of the jug. I believe this jug was made somewhere in New Hampshire in the early-nineteenth-century; unfortunately, I can not say what exact business or potter is responsible.

 Early 19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Possibly Made in New Hampshire

Circa 1790-1830

Stands 7 3/4" Tall

Purchased Today at Todd's Farm Flea Market in Rowley, Mass.

Recently Found in a House in Sandown, NH

 View of the Handle

Another View of the Jug

I also discovered this wonderful iron architectural object today - I was told it broke off of a brick building in Beverly, Massachusetts. The dealer told me he thought it was used to keep snow and ice from falling off of the building in large chunks in the winter.

19th Century Iron Architectural Object in the Form of a Blooming Flower

Stands 15 1/4" Tall

Purchased Today at Todd's Farm Flea Market in Rowley, Mass.

Reportedly Originally from a Brick Building in Downtown Beverly, Mass.

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