EarlyAmericanCeramics.com: Three Wonderful Pieces of 19th Century Red Earthenware that Recently Sold in Vermont

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Three Wonderful Pieces of 19th Century Red Earthenware that Recently Sold in Vermont

Last week, I posted an article about a group of red earthenware that had just sold at Garth's Auctions in Delaware, Ohio; whereas, I also wrote that much of the collection was attributed to the potter's industry in Galena, Illinois, which is a location that products can be misinterpreted for today. I had written that I felt it was an excellent auction to cover since it really gave a solid representation for how the wares made in Galena actually appeared versus some of the loosely built attributions that are used today, which are often developed by only a generic green glaze with orange dots and halos.

Nonetheless, I also feel that the red earthenware made in Vermont in the 1800s is a subject that deserves more attention today; although, there is also some confusion with the pottery produced in this area based on some of the glazes when compared to nineteenth century products made in Maine, Western New York and Ontario.

I have posted images of two red earthenware jars and one jug below that recently sold at Duane Merrill's auction in Williston, Vermont on Saturday September 2, where each of these objects was also attributed to Vermont.

Interestingly, a similar formed jug appeared last year at the Annual Antique Dealer's Association Historic Deerfield Antiques Show in Deerfield, Massachusetts. The jug had been recently acquired in Vermont by a Vermont dealer, who was setup at the show. It should not be surprising, either to learn that the jug quickly sold to a collector on the the first day of the show.

Note: I have included the price for what each object sold for at the podium; however, that price does not include the buyer's premium.

Red Earthenware that Sold in Vermont