A Selection of 19th Century Red Earthenware from Vermont that Sold Yesterday in New Hampshire

A selection of 20 nineteenth century red earthenware objects sold yesterday at Steenburgh Auctions in Haverhill, New Hampshire, most of which was made in Vermont (one small earthenware pitcher was possibly from Western New York), and some that had previously sold as part of a larger important lifelong collection of Vermont-made red earthenware that sold at Skinner in Boston in November of 2018. Although, the most significant object that sold yesterday was probably an unmarked red earthenware jar that was likely made by Edwin William Farrar (1808-1845) in East Middlebury, Vermont, circa 1830.

Red earthenware production began in the East Middlebury area about 1812 when Caleb Farrar (1780-1859) settled in Middlebury. He was born in Ipswich, New Hampshire and was 32 years old when he established the Middlebury business, which he and his son, Edwin ran for so many years. In fact, some of the younger Farrar's best production from about circa 1830 is found in various art museum's today, including Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Bennington Museum in Vermont, the Hood Museum at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and the Vermont Historical Society, whereas the jar that sold yesterday is similar in shape to some of the jars owned by these museums.

Auction results are not immediately available online - but some will probably eventually be published in Antiques And The Arts Weekly, among perhaps other publications, otherwise contact the auction house. Furthermore, I was told the Farrar jar had some restoration, but nonetheless, it is still a very nice example.

Note: Interestingly, I tried finding some census information last week while researching the Farrar family's red earthenware production in East Middlebury, and there is very little documented information in census records. But it does appear that more family members may have been involved with red earthenware production at this business outside of just Caleb and Edwin.

19th Century Red Earthenware from Vermont that Sold Today

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar Made in Vermont

Likely Made by Edwin William Farrar (1808-1845) in East Middlebury, Vermont

Probably Circa 1830

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Selection of Vermont Red Earthenware that Sold Yesterday in New Hampshire

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This Small Earthenware Pitcher was Probably Made in Western New York

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