Some Outstanding Examples of New England Red Earthenware

Many people already know, although Antiques Associates at West Townsend in Massachusetts has been consigned a small, but very significant collection of early New England red earthenware. This collection was put together over only a few years in the early 2000s by a serious New England antiques collector, some of which sold this past summer at Antiques at Manchester: The Collector's Fair at St. Anselm's College, as part of the annual Antiques Week in New Hampshire.

However, these objects are still available, all of which have been published in either my current or forthcoming books; 1) A Celebrated Industry: The Historic Wares of Southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol County and Cape Cod, and 2) A City on the River: The Early Red Earthenware of the Hartford, Connecticut Area. 

The highlight of the collection is a large late eighteenth or early nineteenth century vibrant multi-colored red earthenware jug attributed to the industry in Bristol County, which was previously owned for many years by Falmouth, Massachusetts antiques dealers Hilary & Paulette Nolan, before it sold with the rest of their collection at Northeast Auctions in Manchester in the summer of 2004.

The Nolan's acquired this jug decades ago outside of a small antique show on Cape Cod; a picker brought them the jug, and the way they have always described it, "The colors and size of this jug were just magnificent as it was revealed on a beautiful fall day surrounded by the leaves changing colors on the trees." This is likely the object that the Nolans were most proud to own from a collection that is basically unrivaled.

Furthermore, this jug is unquestionably an iconic example of surviving New England red earthenware, and it is the best jug from this region in existence today. In fact, I consider this jug to be one of the top ten examples of New England red earthenware known, almost all of which are owned by major museums today. The color, size, refinement and condition of this jug is second to none!

Some Outstanding Examples of New England Red Earthenware

Large Late 18th or Early 19th Century Red Earthenware Jug

Attributed to the Industry in Bristol County, Mass.

Circa 1780-1830

Stands 10 3/4" Tall

Illustrated in My Book: A Celebrated Industry: The Historic Wares of Southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol County and Cape Cod

See Article for More Information

Collection of Connecticut and Massachusetts Red Earthenware

Illustrated in My Current and Forthcoming Books: 1) A Celebrated Industry: The Historic Wares of Southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol County and Cape Cod, and 2) A City on the River: The Early Red Earthenware of the Hartford, Connecticut Area

See Article for More Information

Photos Courtesy: Antiques Associates at West Townsend

Please Stay Tuned...Much More to Come...