A 19th Century Maine Red Earthenware Porringer Recently Found on the Side of the Road in Belfast, Maine

This nineteenth century red earthenware porringer has a great story that I would like to share today; it was recently found by a friend on his way home from the Montsweag Flea Market in Woolwich, Maine. My friend was driving past an old home in Belfast, Maine, where there had been a yard sale earlier in the day, and this larger-sized porringer was found on the side of the road with the material that did not sell at the yard sale. All of this material had been placed in front of the house and everything was marked "FREE."

I once found a terrific nineteenth century green-glazed red earthenware vase that was made in either Maine or New Hampshire for a quarter at the flea market in Arundel, Maine; however, hearing the news with how this object was discovered was a first for me. I have never found a piece of utilitarian pottery in the trash or on the side of the road.

I was not sure the actual origin when I first saw pictures of this porringer; although, I knew it was American and I suspected that it was made locally in Maine. But now that I have it in-hand, I realize that it was very-likely made at the John Corliss Pottery in Days Ferry, Maine, circa 1825-1880. I have never seen another porringer from the Corliss Pottery before; although, I do assume that there are other examples in existence that are either privately owned or are without a proper identity today. This just goes to show that you never know what you might find if you do not look!

Note: Here is a link to an article that I posted in January of this year, which further discusses the John Corliss Pottery in Days Ferry, Maine.

Red Earthenware Porringer Found in Belfast, Maine

19th Century Red Earthenware Porringer 

Attributed to the John Corliss Pottery in Days Ferry, Maine

Recently Found in a Free Pile in Front of an Old House in Belfast, Maine

Circa 1825-1880

Stands 3" Tall

Measures 5 7/8" from Handle to Front Rim

See Article for More Information

View of the Handle

This is a Typical-Style Handle from the Corliss Pottery in Days Ferry, Maine

View of the Base

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