A Rare Red Earthenware Harvest Jug from Bristol County, Massachusetts

There are not many of these red earthenware harvest jugs from Bristol County, Massachusetts known to exist today, no matter the condition. In fact, I only know of about a half dozen or so other examples, a few of which are owned by Winterthur in Delaware. 

Nevertheless, this example is perhaps the largest that I have seen, although it obviously saw a lot of use through the years. But the mottled green and black glaze on this one is also among the best glazes known from Bristol County today, circa 1780-1830. Furthermore, this jug was previously owned for many years by Sheffield, Massachusetts antiques dealer Sam Herrup.

For more information - see my fourth book, titled, A Celebrated Industry: The Historic Wares of Southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol County and Cape Cod.

Here is a link to buy the book from my publisher Historic Beverly, although it is also available from bookstores located all over America, Canada and the U.K.: https://historicbeverly.net/product/a-celebrated-industry-the-historic-wares-of-southeastern-massachusetts-bristol-county-and-cape-cod/

Red Earthenware Harvest Jug from Bristol County, Massachusetts

My Dog Jack with the Harvest Jug

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Late 18th or early 19th Century Red Earthenware Harvest Jug

Attributed to the Industry in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Stands About  12" Tall

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A View of the Handle

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A View of the Drinking Spout

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Another View of the Harvest Jug

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