According to information posted by Paul Slater in an Antique Canadian Pottery Group on Facebook, "The PEI Pottery was established in early 1880 by Frederick W. Hyndman as a business venture (he wasn't a potter by trade, but rather was listed as an insurance agent in the 1881 census). He hired Oswald Hornsby to supervise the construction of the pottery site and to become its foreman.
The pottery produced a variety of red earthenware pieces, from traditional containers to whimsies. But unfortunately the business struggled early on due to the small size of the local market, as well as cheap English imports, so by October 1885 Hyndman listed the business for sale.
In July 1886, with no buyers having stepped forward, Hyndman leased the pottery to Hornsby and another partner. Hornsby remained at the helm until leaving in 1896/97 when his son Frank took over; however, by early 1898 the pottery closed its doors permanently."
Matching pitchers were also published in 2014 when a book written by Catherine G. Hennessey was published, titled Prince Edward Island Pottery Company - furthermore, this link will also redirect you to a number of PEI objects owned by the Prince Edward Island Museum.
Note: This pitcher was just discovered in Pennsylvania, and I will post better pictures once it arrives later this week.
Prince Edward Island Red Earthenware Pitcher
19th Century Red Earthenware Pitcher Decorated with Two Glaze Colors and Banded Decoration
Attributed to the Prince Edward Island Pottery Company
Circa 1880-1898
Stands 7 3/4" 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 Applied Banded Decoration
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View of the Handle
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View of the Base
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