The Origin of a 19th Century Red Earthenware Jar that Sold About Four Years Ago in Ontario

This is a nineteenth century red earthenware jar, which sold at an estate auction about four years ago, as part of the John and Lynda Aristone Collection - the auction was run onsite by Jim Anderson in Oakville, Ontario. Oakville is located about 20 miles south of Toronto, along Lake Ontario.

Almost every red earthenware object in the collection had been manufactured in Canada, with the majority from Ontario, although I have never been able to determine a proper attribution for this object.

I could certainly see this jar attributed as American production today, if it were discovered in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, etc.

The pot itself appears finely thrown and more refined than some of the Canadian red earthenware that I am accustomed to seeing today. The simple splattered manganese decoration on top of the yellow glaze is wonderful. It's really a beautiful piece of nineteenth century utilitarian pottery.

However, this is a piece of pottery that I would love to learn more about, even though to my knowledge this skilled potter currently remains anonymous. Any thoughts? Is it Canadian? American?

Red Earthewnare Jar Sold in Ontario in 2014

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar Sold a Few Years Ago in Ontario

Stands About 8" to 9" Tall

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Photo Courtesy: Jim Anderson Auctions

Another View of the Jar

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Photo Courtesy: Jim Anderson Auctions

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