I began posting pictures last weekend, and along with each piece comes a story of past ownership, any related archaeology, and whatever information I can share about the origin. For example, I posted this large pitcher yesterday, writing, "Discovered on a house call a few years ago in Vermont by Michael Seward, this great pitcher was purchased by Lew Scranton and put aside for me to see at the opening of the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association Show in Manchester, New Hampshire. I jumped at the opportunity to acquire it. It was likely made in southeastern Massachusetts (Bristol County), circa 1770-1810 or so.
To my knowledge: there are only two pitchers in this form, glaze and decoration known today; the other is in the William T. Brandon Memorial Collection at Historic Deerfield in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Although, there are some related pieces that survive, including a pitcher from the Charles D. Collection that was featured in The Magazine Antiques in the 1930s, now owned by prominent collectors in New York City. Interestingly, the pitcher owned by Historic Deerfield retains an old tag saying it was made in Barnstable, Massachusetts, likely indicating the Bradford Pottery, a subject I wrote a research story about for the May 2019 issue of Maine Antique Digest,. Although, archaeology has also proven that Cape Cod was included as part of the exports of the industry in Bristol County."
These pictures will likely not be posted on this website; however, as I have already noted, they can be found on my personal Facebook and Instagram accounts. My niece Alexis will also be showing each piece. I cannot guarantee I will post a picture everyday, but I will do so at least a few times a week.
Sharing Some of My Pottery Collection on Facebook and Instagram
My Niece Alexis Holding a Great Southeastern Mass. Red Earthenware Pitcher
Likely Circa 1770-1810 or so
Stands 10" Tall
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Please Stay Tuned...Much More to Come...
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