Absolutely Spectacular Slip-Decorated Pitcher Made in Beverly, Mass. Acquired Today in Brimfield, Massachusetts

While visiting the antique shows in Brimfield, Massachusetts earlier today, I was fortunate to bring home four wonderful examples of New England lead glazed red earthenware. This pitcher was also acquired from Shelburne, Vermont antiques dealer Brian Bittner, who recently discovered it during a house call in Vermont.

The pitcher was actually covered in calcium around the edge and inside of the rim, which I first thought was glaze loss. But upon closer inspection realized what it was, and I removed most of the calcium this evening.

The pitcher was made at the Charles A. Lawrence pottery in Beverly, Massachusetts, likely in the 1860s or 1870s; I have never seen this form from the Lawrence pottery before, and am quite thrilled to have acquired it. The use of slip-decoration is absolutely spectacular! Be sure to check out the style that the green glaze was applied on the front of the pitcher.

Beverly, Mass. Red Earthenware Pitcher

 19th Century Slip-Decorated Red Earthenware Pitcher

Attributed to the C.A. Lawrence Pottery in Beverly, Mass.

Recently Found in Vermont by Antiques Dealer, Brian Bittner

Circa 1870s

Stands 5 5/8" Tall

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 Another View of the Pitcher

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 Another View of the Pitcher

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View of the Handle

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