A Great 19th Century Maine-Made Red Earthenware Object that was Recently Found in a House in Minot, Maine

I took a road trip yesterday with my four-year-old niece, Alexis to pick a number of shops located along the coast of Maine. We drove north from my house in Newburyport, Massachusetts to Searsport, Maine - and, then back home. It was a long day, but we had a lot of fun stopping at many shops and other destinations - we discovered good deals on Maine-made tinware, locally-made red earthenware, a wonderful example of North Carolina fancyware, and a nice nineteenth-century American-made chestnut bottle.

This huge likely Maine-made red earthenware pan was among our discoveries - it was purchased from Barry Freeman, who is a longtime picker in Maine.

Barry told us that he found this large pan in a house in Minot, Maine, which is a small inland community located about 45 miles northwest of Portland, Maine.

I am hesitant to provide a more specific attribution; although, I do feel that this is one of the nicest red earthenware pans that I have ever seen. It's huge! But it is also decorated with a breathtaking vibrant orange glaze that is also covered in a few green dots.

It is remarkable that this pan has remained in such pristine condition.

I also feel that the defined rim could be an attributable characteristic, as well. I do not believe I have seen this type of rim attributed to southern Maine before, so this may be a product that was made further north in Maine.

 19th Century Maine-Made Pan that We Found Yesterday in Maine
This is a Big Pan in Wonderful Condition

 19th Century Red Earthenware Pan Attributed to Maine

Reportedly Found in a House in Minot, Maine

Minot, ME is Located About 45 Miles North of Portland, ME

Circa 1820-1880

Stands 4 7/8" Tall

Measures 18 1/2" in Diameter

View of the Base

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