Early 19th Century Stoneware Jug Recovered in Newmarket, New Hampshire

I have previously posted on this website examples of early nineteenth century stoneware manufactured in Charlestown, Massachusetts recovered from archaeological contexts and original contexts of ownership in Salem, Massachusetts, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Saco, Maine. Although, the remains of this early nineteenth century stoneware jug was just brought to my attention yesterday by a private collector in New Hampshire.

This jug was recently discovered near an old foundation hole in Newmarket, New Hampshire, which is located along the Great Bay and accessible from the Atlantic Ocean via Portsmouth and the Piscataqua River. 

Interestingly, this half gallon jug appears to retain a stamped "B," which most likely indicates it was originally impressed "Boston," a mark from the Frederick Carpenter (d. 1827) Pottery in Charlestown. All of the other examples I have written about in Salem, Newburyport, Portsmouth and Saco were also identified as products from the Carpenter Pottery.

Early 19th Century Stoneware Jug Recovered in Newmarket, New Hampshire

Half Gallon Early 19th Century Stoneware Jug

Attributed to the Frederick Carpenter Pottery in Charlestown, Mass.

The Jug Appears to Retain a Stamped "B" Meaning it was Originally Impressed "Boston"

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Another View of the Jug

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The Jug Appears to Retain a Stamped "B" Meaning it was Originally Impressed "Boston"

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Photo Courtesy: Private New Hampshire Collection

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19th Century Presentation Mug Made for the Centennial in Concord, New Hampshire

This is a spectacular nineteenth century presentation red earthenware mug that I just acquired made for the Centennial in 1876, inscribed, "SPIRIT OF '76 L.B.I." The mug was recently discovered in an old house in southern Maine.

I have seen a small group of mugs like this before, but none with this exact inscription; the other mugs were either plain with no inscription or made for the Democrat or Republican candidates running for President and Vice President in 1876, 1880 and 1884. These mugs were made at  the John Farmer Clark (1932-1885) Pottery in Concord, New Hampshire. A research story I wrote about this industry is scheduled to be published in Maine Antique Digest in 2021 and these type of mugs are discussed.

The other notable characteristic about this piece is the initials "L.B.I." This is who the mug was made for in 1876, likely a local person from Concord. The only other mug I have seen from this type of production with initials is owned by the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord. It is inscribed "THE HAYES AND WHEELER MUG," with the initials "H.C.S." Rutherford Hayes and William Wheeler (VP) went onto win the 1876 presidential election running for the Republican party. The initials represent Henry C. Sturtevant (1843-1893), a local Concord resident who ordered the mug from the pottery. His son, Arthur eventually donated the mug to the historical society in 1921.

Note: I have seen a few mugs from this type of Concord production in private New England collections, a few dealer inventories, as well as some owned by Historic New England, and two that are currently displayed at the New Hampshire Historical Society which I wrote about in August 2018.

19th Century Presentation Mug Made for the Centennial in Concord, New Hampshire

19th Century Presentation Red Earthenware Mug

Made at the John Farmer Clark (1932-1885) Pottery in Concord, New Hampshire

Recently Discovered in an Old House in Southern Maine

Inscribed "SPIRIT OF '76 L.B.I."

Stands 6 1/2" Tall

Measures 4 1/2' Across

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19th Century Enveloped Discovered on Long Island from a NYC Merchant Addressed to the Paige Pottery in Peabody, Mass.

I learned about this nineteenth century envelope over the weekend addressed to Mr. M.B. Paige of Peabody, Massachusetts from a merchant in New York City, dated "January 29, 1886." The envelope was recently discovered on Long Island.

According to the envelope, "Palme & Co. were Importers of Bohemian Glass, Lava & China Goods, Porcelain Shades, and Argand Chimneys, located at 38 Barclay Street, New York."

Furthermore, it was published by the New York  Historical Publishing Company in 1885 in the book New York's Great Industries, "This business was originally established many years ago, and since its inception, the house has obtained a liberal and influential patronage from first-class retailers and jobbers, owing to the unsurpassed elegance, quality and novelty of its glassware and porcelain goods...The business is wholesale, and the house being a large buyer and importer, direct from the most celebrated manufacturers. (see below for more information)."

When I wrote the book The Moses B. Paige Company: The Last of the Peabody Potteries, which was published last June by Historic Beverly in Massachusetts, I speculated that some of the red earthenware manufactured at the Paige Pottery was likely exported outside of New England, including to New York City. This envelope could certainly be proof of that export business. 

Enveloped from a NYC Merchant Addressed to the Paige Pottery in Peabody, Mass.

19th Century Enveloped from a NYC Merchant to Mr. M.B. Paige in Peabody, Mass.

Recently Discovered on Long Island

Dated "January 29, 1886"

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View of the Back of the Envelope

Dated "January 29, 1886"

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About Palme & Co.

Published in New York's Great Industries in 1885

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Newburyport, Mass. Pottery Exhibit Published in the Fall 2019 Newsletter of the American Ceramic Circle

Better late than never - I just learned that the 2019-20 pottery exhibit I guest curated, "Potters on the Merrimac: A Century of New England Ceramics" at the Custom House Maritime Museum in Newburyport, Massachusetts was published in the Fall 2019 newsletter of the American Ceramic Circle.

Newburyport, Mass. Pottery Exhibit Published in the Fall 2019 Newsletter of the American Ceramic Circle

Newburyport, Mass. Pottery Exhibit 

Published in the Fall 2019 Newsletter of the American Ceramic Circle

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Newburyport, Mass. Pottery Exhibit 

Published in the Fall 2019 Newsletter of the American Ceramic Circle

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Early Pottery Production in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey

Here is the print version of a research story I wrote just  published in the January 1, 2021 issue of Antiques & Auction News about red earthenware production in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey, titled, "The Red Earthenware Manufactured in River Edge, New Jersey: A Look At Bergen County Pottery." River Edge's nineteenth century production is significant and somewhat overlooked today, even though this was a major supplier of household pottery for communities located along the Hackensack River and in New York City.

This story basically completes a series I wrote over the last few years about New York City's early domestic red earthenware and stoneware, dating from the seventeenth century through the nineteenth century. 

These are the three other stories:

1) October 2018 issue of Maine Antique Digest - "The Red Earthenware Available in the 18th and 19th Centuries in New York City"

2) January 31, 2020 issue of Antiques & the Arts Weekly - "Early Red Earthenware & Stoneware Found on Staten Island"

3) April 30, 2020 Untapped New York - "A Look Inside the NYC Archaeological Repository for City's Earliest Pottery"

Early Pottery Production in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey

The Red Earthenware Manufactured in River Edge, New Jersey: A Look Tt Bergen County Pottery

Research Story Published in Jan. 1, 2020 Issue of Antiques & Auction News

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The Red Earthenware Manufactured in River Edge, New Jersey: A Look Tt Bergen County Pottery

Research Story Published in Jan. 1, 2020 Issue of Antiques & Auction News

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The Red Earthenware Manufactured in River Edge, New Jersey: A Look Tt Bergen County Pottery

Research Story Published in Jan. 1, 2020 Issue of Antiques & Auction News

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A Red Earthenware Jug from Bristol County, Massachusetts

This is a real nice late eighteenth or early nineteenth century red earthenware jug that I acquired yesterday morning - the shape is outstanding, decorated in a colorful multi-colored glaze. These type of Bristol County jugs are known today with single and double lips along the rim. 

For more information about this industry - I recommend a research story I wrote for the June 2018 issue of Maine Antique Digest, titled, "The Pottery Industry in Southeastern Massachusetts." 

A Red Earthenware Jug from Bristol County, Massachusetts

Late 18th or Early 19tth Century Red Earthenware Jug

Attributed to Bristol County, Mass.

Stands 6" Tall

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New Published Research Story: Early Pottery Production in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey

Published in the January 1, 2021 issue of Antiques & Auction News is a research story I wrote about red earthenware production in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey, titled, "The Red Earthenware Manufactured in River Edge, New Jersey: A Look At Bergen County Pottery." River Edge's nineteenth century production is significant and somewhat overlooked today, even though this was a major supplier of household pottery for communities located along the Hackensack River and in New York City.

This story basically completes a series I wrote over the last few years about New York City's early domestic red earthenware and stoneware, dating from the seventeenth century through the nineteenth century. I will post the print version as soon as it becomes available.

These are the three other stories:

1) October 2018 issue of Maine Antique Digest - "The Red Earthenware Available in the 18th and 19th Centuries in New York City"

2) January 31, 2020 issue of Antiques & the Arts Weekly - "Early Red Earthenware & Stoneware Found on Staten Island"

3) April 30, 2020 Untapped New York - "A Look Inside the NYC Archaeological Repository for City's Earliest Pottery"

Early Pottery Production in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey

The Red Earthenware Manufactured in River Edge, New Jersey: A Look Tt Bergen County Pottery

Research Story Published in Jan. 1, 2020 Issue of Antiques & Auction News

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