A Newly Discovered 19th Century Southern Maine Red Earthenware Jug Found in a Shop in Essex County, Massachusetts

This is another nineteenth-century red earthenware object that I recently discovered in Essex County, Massachusetts. The decoration is a basic darker glaze; however, the size of this object is what (I feel) makes it unusual today.

The jug that I found measures a little more than eight-and-one-half inches tall - and, from my experience, I have found that this form is usually found today in the four-and-one-half inch to six-and-one-half inch size.

I will leave out any type of attribution for these products; although, this form is regularly tied to southern Maine today. The form appears to be unique to Maine, too which includes a footless base, a semi-ovoid body, a handle that attaches from the rim to the body and a small, but well-defined lip.

19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Attributed to Southern Maine

Circa 1820-1860

Stands 8 5/8" Tall

Recently Found in Essex County, Mass.

View of the Handle

More Typical Smaller Examples

19th Century Red Earthenware Jugs Attributed to Southern Maine

Circa 1820-1860

(Left) Stands 6 3/8" Tall

(Right) Stands 6 3/8" Tall

View of the Handles

19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Attributed to Southern Maine

Circa 1820-1860

Stands 4 3/4" Tall

Photo Courtesy: Samuel Herrup Antiques - Sheffield, Mass.

19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Attributed to Southern Maine

Circa 1820-1860

Stands 4 1/2" Tall

Lewis Scranton Collection - Killingworth, CT

Photo Courtesy: Skinner, Inc. - Boston & Marlborough, Mass.

19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Attributed to Southern Maine

Circa 1820-1860

Stands 6 1/2" Tall

Lewis Scranton Collection - Killingworth, CT

Photo Courtesy: Skinner, Inc. - Boston & Marlborough, Mass.

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