A Puzzling Red Earthenware Jar that Sold Last Summer at Pook & Pook in Pennsylvania

Since I have written about red earthenware manufactured in New York for the better part of this month, I thought today I would post this great nineteenth century slip-decorated red earthenware jar, which sold last summer at Pook & Pook in Downington, Pennsylvania. I have been stumped by this object ever since I first saw it. In fact, the form is somewhat similar to some jars manufactured in Vermont, while the handles are reminiscent to those produced at David Mandeville's circa 1810-1840 pottery in Circleville, New York, and the combination of the slip and glaze remind me of production in West Hartford, Connecticut in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century.

Needless to say, I am puzzled by this object, seeing that I am not convinced where this jar was made. But I thought I would post it today, hoping that someone reading this story could provide some insight into its origin.

Slip-Decorated Red Earthenware Jar

19th Century Slip-Decorated Red Earthenware Jar

Likely Made in the Northeast

Stands 10" Tall

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Photo Courtesy: Pook & Pook

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