In the summer of 2023, Case Antiques in Knoxville, Tennessee sold a nineteenth century red earthenware jug that was made by Thomas J. Myers (1807-1863), which was made in the 1850s or 1860s, while Myers was working along the Great Road in Smyth County, Virginia. That jug was impressed "T.I.M.4," selling for $29,280 including the buyer's premium: https://auction.caseantiques.com/online-auctions/case-antiques/great-road-southwest-virginia-earthenware-pottery-jug-attrib-thomas-j-myers-5024991.
Furthermore, there was a nineteenth century red earthenware jar displayed in 2011 as part of the exhibit Tennessee Turned - Earthenware and Stoneware Made in East Tennessee 1800-1900 that was curated by Dr. Carole Wahler at the East Tennessee Historical Society, which also had the initials T.I.M. impressed behind the top left handle. This object may be included as part of Dr. Wahler's collection that is selling next month at Crocker Farm in Sparks, Maryland.
Both the 1850 and 1860 United States Federal Censuses list Myers as a potter in Smyth County, whereas the 1850 Census also notes that he was born in Virginia. His record of death indicates that he died from an unknown illness on April 11, 1863.
Interestingly, a nineteenth century red earthenware jug marked "LIBERTY" that is thought to have been made by Myers in Smyth County sold yesterday at Crowded House Auctions in Mooresville, Indiana. The significance of this object and the context of the word liberty is important on a jug manufactured in the 1850s or 1860s, whereas the word's definition is "a state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views." Additionally, the American Civil War redefined the meaning of freedom, and this jug may be related to that time in American history.
Nonetheless, the jug sold for $7,000 plus the buyer's premium.
A 19th Century Red Earthenware Jug Impressed "LIBERTY"
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The jar that was in the exhibit did not belong to Carol.
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