Loogootee Pottery Frog Mug »

Circa 1880s: Before relocating to Loogootee, Indiana, and beginning work there as a potter in 1878, John H. Folks had spent time working for master Midwestern potters Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick in Anna, Illinois. The Kirkpatrick brothers were known for their whimsical stoneware masterpieces which included railroad pig flasks, grotesque snake jugs, figural door stops, dollheads, shoo fly jugs, frog mugs, and a host of other imaginative political and satirical whimsies.

For Sale: $895

James Hamilton & Company Cobalt Decorated
Two-Gallon Storage Jar »

Circa 1870-1880:This interesting 12" two gallon James Hamilton & Co. storage jar is decorated with four unusual freehand blue X's, four freehand stripes, neat naive curlicues attached to the ends of one of the stripes, and a good deal of stenciled cobalt decoration. It is said that Hamilton's children sometimes decorated pieces of stoneware, and these primitive freehand X's and added curlicues surely seem as if they are from the hand of a child and not from an experienced decorator. The whimsical blue X's and curlicues make this jar stand out as a one of a kind example of southwest Pennsylvania stoneware.

For Sale: $695

Early Redware Spaniel Dog in Doghouse Humidor »

Circa 1880s: The six color polychromatic paint decoration on this charming late 19th century tobacco humnidor gives it superb visual appeal. Measuring 6 1/2" tall, 5 1/2" wide, and 8 1/4" deep and stamped 1340 on its underside and WF1340 on rear.

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Huge 11" New Geneva PA Tanware Pitcher »

Prufuse and Unusual Decoration: Here is a fabulous tanware pitcher meant for the most advanced and discerning collector. It is quite uncommon to find tanware pitchers that are taller than nine inches and have greater than a one gallon capacity. Thrown from the light colored upper river clay of the Monongahela, this one and a half gallon pitcher stands eleven inches in height and features highly unususal decoration which includes three stripes, two rows of swirls and top borders of leaf sprays.

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Cobalt Decorated Butter Crock »

Circa 1880-1895: Beautiful Decoration, Rare Color. Note the unusal glaze on this lovely stoneware butter crock!

For Sale: $595

Blue Decorated Salt Glaze Pitcher »

Circa 1860-1880: Fantastic Incised Lines, Superb Condition. This simply decorated two gallon stoneware pitcher boasts exceptionally fine lines.

For Sale: $1,195

R. W. Russell Blue Decorated Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar »

Beaver County stoneware is highly sought after, and this beautiful signed R.W. Russell two gallon storage jar is a fine example of the heavy primitive stoneware made in this western most county of Pennsylvania. The semi ovoid crock measures 9 1/2" tall, 9 3/4" wide at the top, and 7 1/4" at its base.

For Sale: $495

Early Historical Transferware on Liverpool Earthenware Jug »

Circa 1824: Richard Hall & Son. Black transfer design ''Washington His Country's Father'' on one side, ''Fayette The Nations Guest'' on the other. Commemorating the visit of General Lafayette to the U.S. in 1824. ''Republicans Are Not Always Ungrateful'' printed above the maker's mark of Richardd Hall & Son. 5" h

For Sale: $495

Antique Stoneware Doorstop »

Great Surface and Classic Charm of the Spaniel Form

The very idea of using a piece of stoneware as a doorstop eludes me. Imagining this dignified Spaniel taking a beating by my heavy oak door makes me shudder and appreciate the nice condition this piece is still in. Gone is the brown glaze, but full of character this piece has great presence.

For Sale: $495

Antique American Stoneware One Gallon Southern Ovoid Jar »

Circa 1840-1850: Cobalt Broken Stem Decoration. This fabulous one gallon salt glazed ovoid storage jar presents an interesting amalgamation of characteristics that make its origin difficult to calculate. First and most importantly, this early storage jar boasts lovely broken stem decoration so often atrtributed to Thomas Chandler and other mid 19th century Edgefield, South Carolina potters. We know, of course, that the Edgefield district is most famous for its alkaline glaze. However, it is no secret that salt glaze stoneware was also commonly produced in the region.

For Sale: $895

Cobalt Decorated Ovoid Two-Gallon Storage Jar »

Circa 1850: Lovely Floral Decoration, Excellent Contrast. Crisp blue, strong and bold decoration on this great two gallon storage jar, probably of Pennsylvania or Maryland origin.

For Sale: $695

Beaver County Pennsylvania Cobalt Decorated 3 Gallon Cake Crock »

Extremely Rare 3 Gallon Cake Crock: Beaver County, Pennsylvania stoneware cake crocks are hard to find, and this J. Weaver three gallon cake crock is the largest example we have ever seen from the region. Measuring a remarkable 12 inches wide from handle to handle and nearly 8 inches in height, this highly decorated and signed western Pennsylvania cake crock is a real gem and is worthy of even the finest collection of early American antiques.

For Sale: $2,495

Cobalt Decorated Ovoid 3 Gallon Storage Jar »

Circa 1850: 12" Tall, 7" Wide at Top, 6 1/2" at Bottom
The great form and abundant cobalt floral decoration on this early salt glazed crock give it superb primitive appeal.

For Sale: $795

Hamilton and Jones Cobalt Decorated Two-Gallon Storage Jar »

Circa 1880: This 12" two gallon Hamilton and Jones storage jar is decorated with four freehand stripes and a good deal of stenciled cobalt decoration. This a fine example of antique American nineteenth century utilitarian stoneware from one of southwestern Pennsylvania's most celebrated potters.

For Sale: $495

Early Staffordshire Transferware Cup with Kangaroos »

Wild Animals: Kangaroos and Rabbits: Wild Animal scenes on antique staffordshire transferware are highly coveted by collectors. This unusual scene with kangaroos and wild hares and extra bands of decoration is a delight.

For Sale: $275

Stick Spatter Rabbits Playing Baseball Plate »

Circa 1905: Wonderful freehand painting and cobalt blue stick spatter decoration on this hand painted rabbitware plate. Rabbit sporting scene plates are highly desirable.
Smith Paterson, Company, Boston

For Sale: $1,295

Gaudy Dutch Double Rose Plate »

19th Century Pottery in Excellent Condition: Very lovely, early Gaudy Dutch plate with great hand painted decoration in brilliant color.

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Antique Mochaware Earthworm Pearlware Bowl »

Circa 1840-1860: Brilliant blue ground is stunning with rich black striping. This mochaware footed bowl features gorgeous slip decoration, and its whopping 11 inch diameter makes it a very rare find. This bowl is incredilbly eye catching and could serve as the centerpiece in any collection of early decorated slipware.

For Sale: $1,495

Early Staffordshire Mochaware Bowl with Earthworm Decoration »

Circa 1840-1860: Pearlware Bowl with Tri-Color Decoration. This lovely mochaware bowl features blue and white earthworm decoration on a blue-green ground and is bordered on top and bottom with dark brown-black stripes.

For Sale: $750

King's Rose Staffordshire Pitcher »

Excellent condition and superb hand painted decoration make this early soft past pitcher a great find.

For Sale: $450

Rooster Spatterware Cup and Saucer »

Circa 1820-1840: Blue finely detailed spatterware decoration and excellent condition make this Staffordshire handless cup and saucer a great find.

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Rare Sign Language Alphabet Plate »

Circa 1880-1890: Sign language ABC plates are notoriously scarce. This flawless example depicts five wooden dolls surrounded by the sign language alphabet.

For Sale: $350

1964 Kennedy Family Mourning Set »

Circa 1964: President Kennedy's assassination in 1963 was a defining moment in Amercian history, and this rare Jackie Kennedy head vase pictures the first lady dressed in mourning black. Included are the figurine of Kennedy's children, Caroline and John-John. Note that John-John is saluting, and it is this image of the assassinated President's young son paying tribute to his slain father that captured the hearts of the American people. These fantastic pieces of mid-century modern patriotic Americana are in mint condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs and will make a fine addition to any collection of American historical and political items.

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Park Theatre, New York | Historical Staffordshire »

Circa 1825-1832: Dark blue Historical Staffordshire ten inch dinner plate with acorn border from Stevenson and Williams.

For Sale: $550

Winter View, Pittsfield, Mass | Historical Staffordshire »

Circa 1826-1834 | James & Ralph Clews.

For Sale: $650

Mochaware Footed Bowl »

Circa 1820-1840: Brown seaweed dendritic decoration on white ground, outlined by two blue pinstrips on yellowware on wonderful raised foot.

For Sale: $300

Mochaware Marbled Slip Decorated Redware Pitcher »

Circa 1800: Any collector of early redware will enjoy thisearly marbled slip creamer. Hard to find in this excellent condition.

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Redware Pitcher »

Exquisite form and surface on this early American redware pitcher.

For Sale: $495

New Geneva PA Highly Decorated 7 Inch Tanware Pitcher »

Tanware was manufactured in New Geneva, Pennsylvania from approximately 1880 until just after the turn of the 20th century and was sold mainly to tourists as souvenirs. Thus, great care was taken in making beautiful and elaborate hand-painted decoration on these pieces, and this is why Pennsylvania tanware ranks as some of the most highly prized and collectible antique American stoneware.

For Sale: $1,495

Cat's Paw Decorated Kentucky Stoneware Pitcher »

Circa 1890-1910: Fine Kentucky Stoneware. This one gallon cat's paw decorated Kentucky pitcher features great folky decoration and beautiful lines.

For Sale: $495

7" Decorated Pennsylvania Tanware Pitcher »

Circa 1880-1900: Unusual Red Clay, Beautiful Form. This handsome half gallon New Geneva, Pennsylvania tanware pitcher displays Lincoln drape decoration.

For Sale: $495

Fell & Marsh New Orleans 2 Gallon Cobalt Decorated Churn »

Circa 1880s: It is a real treat to find salt glaze advertising stoneware from the South, and this fine two gallon tabletop butter churn certainly fits the bill. The stamp on this cobalt decorated churn reads: "P. R. Fell & Marsh, Crockery & Glassware, Nos. 62 & 64 Graver St, New Orleans." "Graver" is misspelled, and should read "Gravier," a street that runs straight into New Orleans' historic French Quarter. Measuring just under 13" tall and 8 1/2" wide this wonderful stoneware butter churn is a fine piece of advertising stoneware.

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A.P. Donaghho 2 Gallon Salt Glaze Stoneware Snowflake Churn »

Circa 1860-1900: Without question, A.P. Donaghho is West Virginia's most well-known potter and is among the the finest American potters ever to spin clay on the wheel. Donaghho was in business for forty years, and in that time, he threw stoneware in a wide variety of forms and decorated his pieces both freehand and in stencils. Standing 12 1/2" tall and 7 1/2" wide, this two gallon snowflake churn is a real gem. Condition on this churn is outstanding, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. This is a wonderful example of West Virginia stoneware.

For Sale: $495

Early Ovoid Redware Storage Jar »

Circa 1870-1880: Possibly Attributed to Galena, Illinois. This superb redware storage jar was found in northern Inidiana and shares all the attributes of pottery made in Galena, Illinois.

For Sale: $695

Redware Yellow Slip Decorated Trencher »

Circa 1810-1820 | Coggled edges and yellow slip decoration and great wear on this lovely early redware trencher.18" x 12"

For Sale: $1,995

 

Yellow Slip Decorated Redware Bowl »

Circa 1850-1880: Excelent condition on this early american antique redware, slip decorated bowl. Six freehand painted yellow slip lines.

For Sale: $495

Redware Slip Decorated Plate »

Circa 1850 | S.E. Pennsylvania

Coggled edges and yellow slip decoration and great wear on this lovely early redware plate. 8 1/2"

For Sale: $495

Yellow Slip Decorated Redware Bowl »

Circa 1850-1875: Great color on this early yellow slip decorated antique redware bowl.

For Sale: $495

12 Gallon Jane Lew, WV Storage Jar »

Circa 1870-1880: Monumental Size, Extremely Rare. Stoneware manufactured in Jane Lew, West Virginia is highly coveted, and blue decorated pieces of this size are exceedingly rare. This particular storage jar sat for decades in Buckeye, West Virginia in the breezeway between Janelle Tibbs’s house and garage. Longtime Greenbank, West Virginia antique collectors Jim and Katie Sheppard purchased this superb piece directly from Ms. Tibbs. The flower depicted here is the elusive lady slipper, and the jar’s attractive cinnamon colored glaze is the major identifying factor of Jane Lew stoneware.

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John Bell Decorated Redware Storage Jar »

Circa 1870-1880: This large five or six gallon antique redware storage jar sports excellent floral and coggle wheel decoration and is double stamped "John Bell Waynesboro."

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S.H. Sonner Strasburg, Virginia Cobalt Decorated Storage Jar »

Shenandoah Valley Stoneware

Circa 1870-1883: Stamped and marked with an encircled "2" and with the makers mark "S.H. SONNER STRASBURG VA". Spectacular color variations throughout this visually stricking piece of Sonner pottery. Stoneware from the Shenandoah Valley is some of the most highly collected of all antique American stoneware, and this simple cobalt decorated storage jar will fit beautifully into a collection of early American primitive antiques. 11 1/4" Tall, 8 1/4" Wide

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Early American Antique Stoneware Blue Decorated Storage Jar »

Excellent Freehand Cobalt DecorationThe striking cobalt freehand decoration on this 9 inch Pennsylvania or Maryland half gallon stoneware storage jar has great contrast and stretches completely around the jar. There are no chips or cracks and only one stone ping on this eye-pleasing antique storage jar, which will fit well in a setting of primitive antiques or early Americana.

For Sale: $375

Half Gallon Pennsylvania Striper Jug »

Circa 1880s: This handsome 4 stripe half gallon salt glazed Pennsylvania stoneware jug has no chips or cracks and is a very desirbale 10 inches tall by 5 1/4" wide. These petite striper jugs look great and are small enough to fit into any decor and large enough to accent any collection of country primitives or early American antiques.

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Antique Salt Glaze Stoneware Blue Decorated One Gallon Storage Jar »

Four Freehand Cobalt Squiggled Stripes

Circa 1870-1890: This attractive one gallon Pennsylvania striper sports handsome striped cobalt decoration and is excellent conditon.

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Early Ovoid Salt Glaze Blue Decorated Jug »

Circa 1830-1840: Wonderful variations in this salt glazed early ovoid jug with blue decoration and fabulous form.

For Sale: $495