Three Pieces of Red Earthenware Purchased in Brimfield, Massachusetts that were Just Acquired from a Longtime Collection in Vermont

The antique shows in Brimfield, Massachusetts got off to a slow start earlier this week with a rainy Tuesday morning; however, the sky somewhat cleared by 9:30 am, and it was business as usual for everyone involved. While attendance is usually at its lowest at Brimfield in July when compared to May and September, there is still plenty of opportunity for treasure hunters to discover something special.

I had a really good first day, where I found a wonderful engine turned red earthenware coffee pot that would commonly be attributed to England, circa late-1700s; although, this is likely a rare example that was imitated and produced in Philadelphia in the early-nineteenth century. I posted pictures of this object on my Facebook and Instagram pages soon after the discovery.

Nevertheless, I also picked up three quality pieces of nineteenth century New England red earthenware that were brought to Brimfield for me, which had recently been purchased by two western Massachusetts antique dealers from a longtime collection in Vermont. I feel that each of these objects may have been made in Vermont, but I am going to avoid any attributions in this article; otherwise, if not Vermont, then likely Massachusetts or northern New England.

The beautifully glazed peach and salmon colored pitcher is likely an important object seeing that the base has been initialed by the potter. This is not an inscription that was later added by an owner - this inscription was done during the making of this object. I have not been able to decipher the initials, yet; although, I would be very-grateful if anyone reading this article can figure out what was written.

Note: Please notice the size of each object in the captions below - all of these pieces of red earthenware are an impressive size.

Incised Red Earthenware Jar with Beautiful Glaze

19th Century New England Red Earthenware Jar Decorated with Bands of Incised Decoration
Recently Purchased from a Longtime Collection in Vermont
Stands 9 7/8"
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Another View of the Jar

Beautiful Red Earthenware Pitcher with Inscribed Base

19th Century New England Red Earthenware Pitcher
The Base is Inscribed with Probably the Potter's Initials
Recently Purchased from a Longtime Collection in Vermont
Stands 9 3/8" Tall
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Another View of the Pitcher

View of the Handle

View of the Initials Inscribed onto the Base

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Nicely Glazed Red Earthenware Jar

19th Century New England Red Earthenware Jar
Recently Purchased from a Longtime Collection in Vermont
Stands 10 1/8" Tall
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View of One of the Handles

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