A Rare 19th Century Red Earthenware Hound-Handle Pitcher Made by Nathaniel Sellers in Pennsylvania

In my most recent two-page feature story that was published on pages 42-43 in the April 19, 2024 issue of Antiques And the Arts Weekly, titled, Religious Red Earthenware Tobacco Jars Manufactured In The Mid-Atlantic Region & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, I discussed the history of an important eighteenth century red earthenware jar from the Mid-Atlantic region that is owned privately in New York City. However, this is not the only red earthenware or stoneware object in this collection, whereas among the other objects is this incredibly rare hound-handle red earthenware pitcher that is impressed on the base "Nathaniel Sellers / Upper Hanover / Pa," dating from circa 1840s-1850s period.

In fact, I just wrapped up a feature story for print publication about the history of this object last week. The pitcher was made by Nathaniel Sellers (1808-1867) in Pennsylvania, and it is basically the only object known that can be associated with his production today. Sellers was a postmaster, a farmer and a potter, whereas he worked as a potter in both Upper Hanover in Montgomery County and in Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Nevertheless, be on the lookout for this story sometime in the near future!

19th Century Red Earthenware Hound-Handle Pitcher from PA

19th Century Red Earthenware Hound-Handle Pitcher with Other Designs

Made by Nathaniel Sellers in Pennsylvania

Impressed on the Base "Nathaniel Sellers / Upper Hanover / Pa."

Circa 1840s-1850s

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Another View of the Pitcher

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A View of the Base

The Base is Impressed "Nathaniel Sellers / Upper Hanover / Pa."

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