A Rare 19th Century Red Earthenware Crock Recently Discovered in New Hampshire

This is a really cool discovery! I acquired this nineteenth century mottled green glazed red earthenware crock (possibly a butter churn) a few days ago from New Hampshire antiques dealer Brett Cabral, although the thought is that it was recently discovered in an old barn in New Hampshire of some sorts. In fact, it was found alongside about a half-dozen or so other examples of New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts (maybe some from southern Maine too) red earthenware, all of which was well-used through the years, but for the most part, adorned in some great colorful glazes. 

Nonetheless, this object may be related to the butter churn illustrated in my most recent article published in the March 2023 issue of Maine Antique Digest, titled, Abner S. Wight’s Red Earthenware Production in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. 

However, I am not sure if this example was made by a member of the Wight family or another business working in Dublin/Marlborough/Chesham Village in southwestern New Hampshire in the 1800s. But to my knowledge, this is also perhaps only the second surviving butter churn that I have ever seen from this part of New England.

Link to Maine Antiques Digest Article: https://www.scribd.com/document/625949691/Wight-Pottery-March-2023-MAD

Update: This crock may have also been made towards the Lakes Region in New Hampshire

Red Earthenware Crock Recently Discovered in New Hampshire

My Niece Alexis with the 19th Century Red Earthenware Butter Churn or Crock

Recently Discovered in New Hampshire

Most Likely Made in New Hampshire

Circa 1830-1850

Stands 13 1/2" Tall

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A View of One of the Handles

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A View of the Interior

The Churn or Crock Has a Knob Along the Rim for the Holding the Lid in Place

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