A Newly Purchased 19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Made in Farmington, Maine

A few days ago, I mentioned that I had purchased two pieces of nineteenth-century red earthenware from Maine antiques dealer and picker, Barry Freeman. I wrote about the red earthenware master salt on Tuesday - and, this is the second object, a wonderful red earthenware jug made at the Matthias Norcross Pottery in Farmington, Maine, circa 1820-1860.

This is a classic Norcross Pottery form, which includes the incised indented line that was applied around the body of the jug. This jug is also decorated with a speckled brown-glaze and some cream-colored highlights that may have been caused from the lead-glaze.

Barry told me that he purchased this jug years ago from an old barn in central Maine. He said that he has kept it in his house since it was discovered, and he also said that it has only been offered for sale a few times in Maine. Nevertheless, I was happy to add this rare jug to my collection of Norcross Pottery.

Note: I have also included a photograph of Matthias Norcross' headstone in Butterfield Cemetery in Farmington - as-well-as a picture of a wonderful large Norcross Pottery jug that is partially decorated in a green-glaze, which is privately owned in New Hampshire today.

Matthias Norcross Headstone, Farmington, Maine

Matthias Norcross Headstone, Butterfield Cemetery - Farmington, ME

Died October 23, 1868

Matthias Norcross Pottery Jug Owned in New Hampshire

19th Century Matthias Norcross Pottery Red Earthenware Jug - Farmington, ME

Reportedly Found in Maine Decades Ago

Circa 1820-1860

Stands Approximately 9" Tall

Photo Courtesy: Private New Hampshire Collection

Matthias Norcross Pottery Jug Found in Maine

19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Attributed to the Norcross Pottery - Farmington, ME

Found in a Maine House Over a Decade Ago by Antiques Dealer and Picker, Barry Freeman

This is a Classic Norcross Pottery Form

Circa 1820-1860

Stands 6 3/8" Tall

Another View of the Jug

Another View of the Jug

View of the Handle

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