This is an interesting example of nineteenth century slip decorated red earthenware that I picked up last weekend, whereas this type of production is typically associated with the Hartford, Connecticut area today. However, archaeological evidence has proven that these types of slip decorated pans or dishes were also made throughout upstate New York, everywhere from the eastern part of the state possibly in Troy, New York, to the most northern section in Champion, New York, as well as Clinton, New York and in multiple locations in Western New York, including the Nathaniel Rochester (1752-1831) Pottery in Rochester, New York.
Furthermore, I think this could be a New York example, seeing that its history includes having been found in an old house by an antiques picker in New York’s Mohawk Valley, which is located to the northwest of the Capital District area, and surrounded by the Mohawk River, the Adirondack Mountains and the Catskill Mountains.Note: While I doubt this pan dates before 1775, there is also archaeological evidence that proves this type of production took place in other location before the American Revolution, including throughout coastal Massachusetts, such as the industry in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Pan that Retains a History of Ownership in the Mohawk Valley in New York
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There are some extant bowls like this in Maryland, but they are fairly rare, especially the larger sizes 18" wide. I have seen them both plain and slip decorated, usually with double or triple beaded rims.
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