A Redware Candlestick Discovered About a Week Ago at a Gloucester, Massachusetts Estates Sale

A little more than a week ago, I wrote about an estate sale that I attended in the late-afternoon in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The main subject in that article was a red earthenware animal feeder that I discovered on the front porch of this estate; however, that's not all that I found. I also found a redware candlestick. I held off on writing about this candlestick because I wasn't entirely sure who made it. The reason I purchased it was due to the potter's skill that could easily be seen in the object and the beautiful glaze - I could clearly see that it was made by a professional potter; however, I just wasn't sure who the potter was that was responsible for the candlestick.

 Gloucester, MA Estate Sale

 Gloucester, MA Estate Sale

Earlier today, I attended an antiques show in Portsmouth, New Hampshire where I was able to handle a few objects made by Edwin and Mary Scheier at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire in the twentieth-century. The couple was most prominent during the 1940's to the 1960's. The Discovery Center in Portsmouth actually just devoted an entire exhibit to this couple's work.

According to PortsmouthHistory.org, "Edwin Scheier was the experimental half of the partnership. He was always exploring different styles. The couple loved to visit Mexico, where Ed studied and was inspired by Pre-Columbian forms. His exploration of biblical and primitive imagery was innovative for the time. While some of his pottery vessels and platters can be used, they are really sculpture."

The following candlestick is a simple form when compared to some of the impressive products that the Scheiers are responsible for today; although, this object was likely intended to be used rather than act as 'art' like a lot of the Scheier's products that are known today. My thought is this piece was made by the Scheiers - and, it wasn't signed. They didn't sign everything they made.

I also want to note that the glaze, clay and the manner that this object was made do compare to the Scheier products that I handled in Portsmouth today.

 20th Century (Mid-Century) Redware Candlestick Probably Made by the Scheiers in Durham, NH

Stands 2 1/4" Tall

Measures 4 7/8" Wide

Recently Found in a Gloucester, MA Estate

 View of the Handle

View of the Base

This Object was Not Signed by the Potter

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