The colors did not seem to be as pronounced based on the online pictures, although it appears that another two-color slip decorated red earthenware object perhaps related to some Bristol County, Massachusetts red earthenware may have been identified, otherwise it is from another location. The previous known objects include a jug that I believe is the best known example which is pictured on the back cover of my fifth book, titled, A Celebrated Industry: The Historic Wares of Southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol County and Cape Cod: https://historicbeverly.net/product/a-celebrated-industry-the-historic-wares-of-southeastern-massachusetts-bristol-county-and-cape-cod/.
The other object is a pitcher that is also illustrated in the book, which just sold as part of the Walter and Jeannette Smith Collection of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at Pook & Pook in Downington, Pennsylvania this past September for $17,500 plus the buyer's premium: http://www.earlyamericanceramics.com/2024/09/the-walter-and-jeannette-smith.html.
Additionally, there is also a second jug known, however it lacks the slip decoration; but this rundlet seems like it could be related selling tonight at Crowded House Auctions in Mooresville, Indiana for $1,200 plus the buyer's premium: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/190402385_1860s-redware-water-canteen-civil-war-era. It is also good to see this type of production recognized at auction!
Note: There will be more information about this auction that I will post tomorrow!
Update: Based on pictures of a related rundlet in excellent condition that I just saw from a private Pennsylvania collection - this rundlet may actually not be related to the jug and pitcher shown below. However, it is certainly interesting to see the comparison with the use of glaze and slip colors.
A 19th Century Slip Decorated Red Earthenware Rundlet
2 comments:
Not Bristol County!
Thanks!
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