A Great Example of Early-19th Century Western New York Red Earthenware Recently Discovered at a Northern Delaware Estate Sale

Last week, I purchased a wonderful early-nineteenth-century green-glazed slip-decorated red earthenware pitcher from a Delaware dealer, who sold the pitcher through an auction. I was told that it was recently found at an estate sale in northern Delaware. The pitcher was also described as a New England-made product; however, I knew that I had seen this exact form attributed elsewhere.

In fact, this is actually a rare product that was made by the important potter, Nathaniel Rochester in western New York, circa 1820. It is incredible to see this object today with basically no damage.

This is also a rare form to find today from Rochester. It can debated what the rarest Rochester Pottery forms are today, but I only know of a few pitchers that exist, and they are all decorated with some variation of slip decoration. Needless to say, I am excited to have been able to acquire this example for my private collection.

19th Century Red Earthenware Pitcher Attributed to Nathaniel Rochester - W. New York

Recently Found at an Estate Sale in Northern Delaware

 Circa 1820

Stands 8 3/8" Tall

 Another View of the Pitcher

 Another View of the Pitcher

 View of the Handle

 View of the Interior

View of the Base

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