An Example of Merrimacport, Mass. Red Earthenware Available in New Hampshire and a Forthcoming Story in the Digital Antiques Journal

I will post more information once it has been published, but the terrific nineteenth century red earthenware birdhouse that I purchased a few weeks ago at Flying Pig Antiques in Westmoreland, New Hampshire is being featured in the Digital Antiques Journal.

Although, as I have previously written, much of the red earthenware inventory found at Flying Pig Antiques is listed on the company's Etsy page; for instance, I wanted to bring this pitcher to the attention of anyone looking for an example of nineteenth century red earthenware made in Merrimacport, Massachusetts for an inexpensive price. This pitcher may have been made at the William Pecker Pottery before 1820, otherwise it was made at one of the the Chase family potteries, circa 1820-1880s.

The attribution is based on the form and especially the handle, which I have seen numerous times in archaeology recovered in Merrimacport. There was a lot of crossover found in wares made by Pecker and the Chases and it is sometimes difficult to differentiate exactly who made what.

Here is a link to the listing.

An Example of Merrimacport, Mass. Red Earthenware Available in New Hampshire

 19th Century Red Earthenware Pitcher Attributed to Merrimacport, Mass.

Made at Either the William Pecker Pottery or by the Chase Family

Circa 1790-1880s

Stands 8 7/8" Tall

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Photo Courtesy: Flying Pig Antiques

View of the Handle

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Photo Courtesy: Flying Pig Antiques

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