Excellent American 19th Century Red Earthenware Jar with Mocha-Like Design Possibly from Pennsylvania

It was just about a year ago that I purchased an absolutely incredible nineteenth century western New York red earthenware jar from the collection of Massachusetts antiques dealer Sam Herrup, which was previously owned by Garrison Stradling and New York archaeologist and museum specialist George Hamell. That jar was decorated in a style regularly found on English mochaware during the period. In case you missed it, here is a link to the article I posted on December 5, 2018 showing that remarkable jar.

However, this is another jar that I have always thought was a prized piece of nineteenth century American red earthenware, which I cherish every time I see it. This jar is also from the collection of Sam Herrup, and the reason I referenced the western New York jar is because this jar is also decorated in a style found on mochaware of the period. Surrounding the jar is mocha-like drips somewhat resembling the well known tree-like design and other styles found on mochaware.

I remember the first time I saw this jar, as it was pulled out of a storage area; I was completely mesmerized by its color and decoration. And to this day, I still feel it is an important piece of American pottery.

Although, to my knowledge, the exact origin of this jar has never been completely identified, but it is thought to have been manufactured in Pennsylvania before 1825. The potter may have been inspired by mochaware imported into America, deciding to try and imitate some of the decoration that they saw.

Excellent Red Earthenware Jar with Mocha-Like Design

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar with Mocha-Like Design

Likely Made in Pennsylvania

Circa 1820

Stands 8 1/2" Tall

Photo Courtesy: Sam Herrup

  Another View of the Jar

Photo Courtesy: Sam Herrup

 Another View of the Jar

Photo Courtesy: Sam Herrup

 Another View of the Jar

Photo Courtesy: Sam Herrup

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