A Late Eighteenth or Early Nineteenth Century Slipware Plate that Sold Yesterday in Central Massachusetts

This late eighteenth or early nineteenth century slip decorated red earthenware plate attributed to Pennsylvania sold yesterday at D.L. Straight Auctions in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. There was a ton of slipware manufactured in Pennsylvania in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, although, I thought this specific piece was notable seeing that it is similar to artifacts that I have written about on this website recovered within a circa 1790-1820 archaeological context in Philadelphia. I guess this plate could be earlier, but that is typically the timeframe that I see this type of slipware found in archaeological contexts in Philadelphia. 

I should also mention, though that Philadelphia style red earthenware was made elsewhere in southeastern Pennsylvania, as well. 

For those who usually ask what it sold for - it brought $750 plus the premiums, which depending on what century this piece actually dates from then it may have been a real good price for the buyer.

Late Eighteenth or Early Nineteenth Century Slipware Plate

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Slip Decorated Red Earthenware Plate

Likely Made in Philadelphia, Otherwise Southeastern Pennsylvania

Likely Circa 1790-1820

Measures 8" in Diameter

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View of the Back

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