Wonderful Late-19th Century Red Earthenware Vase that Sold Yesterday at Maple Leaf Auctions in Ontario

This is a really sweet late-nineteenth century red earthenware vase that I won yesterday at Maple Leaf Auctions in Carleton Place, Ontario in Canada. The vase was consigned from a collection in Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario, and it was likely found years ago in Ontario, as well.

While I do not know who made this vase, it is certainly a very unusual form from a traditional utilitarian potter, which checks all the major boxes for desirability, such as rarity, form, refinement, glaze and aesthetics.

This vase may be American made, but I would absolutely not rule out an Ontario potter. And not that I would ever use glaze as a means for attribution, but this is a glaze style often found in Ontario, especially during this period.

I was also drawn to this piece because its form is really a post-1876 American Arts and Crafts Period form, possibly inspired from Asian wares. But this is an American or Ontario interpretation. This is a form that is more traditionally found with American art potters, especially those employed in New England. Although, I do not believe this is related to New England, which is why I think it is potentially a possible great piece of Ontario pottery. Some may even consider this a transitional piece, moving away from everyday household wares to more decorative objects, including flowerpots and garden wares.

Nevertheless, though, American versus Ontario, I think this is a beautiful piece of pottery in a really unusual refined form with a lot of personality.

Late-19th Century Red Earthenware Vase

 Late-19th Century Red Earthenware Vase

Possibly Made in American, But I Certainly Would Not Rule Out Ontario

Circa 1875-1900

Stands 3 5/8" Tall

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 Another View of the Vase

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View of the Base

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