The colorful glaze found on this jug can be represented for red earthenware manufactured in Maine, Vermont, western New York and Ontario in the 1800s. In fact, somewhat of a similar manufactured jug sold a few years ago at a Tim Gould auction in Augusta, Maine that had been attributed to Maine based on the glaze, and possibly the fact that it was found in Maine. But the form of the jug suggested otherwise, possibly having originated in Ontario (or western New York).
It would be a similar scenario with this jug had it been discovered anyplace other than Canada - for example, I could easily see this jug attributed to Maine today because of the so-called "Maine glaze." Although, I could also see it mistaken for some of the colorful products, which were produced in Vermont during the circa 1790-1830/40 period, as well as the potteries in western New York after 1840. But the form is what identifies this product with Ontario, instead of the other locations. I have never seen such a form properly associated with Maine, Vermont or western New York before.
Nevertheless, an educated attribution always begins with the form, and from there, the glaze can be compared to known objects; however, the form is where it all begins.
Red Earthenware Jug from Ontario
19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Attributed to Ontario
Reportedly Measures 1/4 Gallon in Size
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