Despite some obvious damage, the most prominent aspect of the collection were the examples of red earthenware that were made at the John Corliss Pottery in the Days Ferry neighborhood of Woolwich, Maine during the circa 1820-1880 period. The best object was probably a colorfully glazed red earthenware pot, also made at the Corliss Pottery. There was also an inkwell, that I did not picture, which appeared like a Corliss Pottery glaze; however, it was actually made at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts within the past forty-years.
Presumably, this collection was assembled in Maine. From the looks of it - it appears that these objects were obtained over a period of time, but I can't be certain of that.
A few other objects that really stood out to me is a lidded incised red earthenware jar, which appears to have been made in Maine. This is a rare object to find today. There is also a jar, which I suggest could have been made in either Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine before 1860; however, my feeling is that this is a rare Vermont-made product.
Note: These photos were all taken from Rusty Farrin's website.
Some of the Red Earthenware as Displayed at the Auction
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Some of the Red Earthenware as Displayed at the Auction
Photo Courtesy: Rusty Farrin Auctions - Randolph, ME
John Corliss Pottery
19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Made at the John Corliss Pottery in Days Ferry, Woolwich, ME
Circa 1820-1880
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Another View of the Jug
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View of the Rim
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View of the Base
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19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Made at the John Corliss Pottery in Days Ferry, Woolwich, ME
Circa 1820-1880
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View of the Damaged Rim
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19th Century Red Earthenware Pot Made at the John Corliss Pottery in Days Ferry, Woolwich, ME
Wonderful Glaze on this Pot
Circa 1820-1880
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Red Earthenware Jar From CT, Long Island or PA
19th Century Red Earthenware Jar Likely Made in Norwalk, CT, Long Island or Pennsylvania
Circa 1820-1860
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Another View of the Jar
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View of the Base
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Maine Lidded Jar
Wonderful 19th Century Lidded Red Earthenware Jar with Incised Decoration Likely Made in Maine
Circa 1820-1860
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View of the Incised Decortation
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View of the Lid
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View of the Base
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Maine Cups Commonly Called Custard Cups Today
Collection of Small 19th Century Red Earthenware Cups All Likely Made in Maine
Circa 1820-1880
Photo Courtesy: Rusty Farrin Auctions - Randolph, ME
Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine Jar
19th Century Red Earthenware Jar Likely Made in Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine
Circa 1820-1860
Photo Courtesy: Rusty Farrin Auctions - Randolph, ME
View of the Base
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Essex County, Mass. or Southern New Hampshire Jug
Late-18th or Early-19th Century Red Earthenware Jug
Likely Made in Essex County, Mass. or Southern New Hampshrie
Circa 1780-1830
Photo Courtesy: Rusty Farrin Auctions - Randolph, ME
View of the Handle and the Rim
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