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Rare and unique folk art stoneware pitcher. Amazing array of different incised details include, calligraphic style bird on a branch, two facing birds, vine entwined cross, flying duck, running rabbit, plants and a cross hatched pattern encircling the entire rim. All scratched through a brown Albany slip glaze by hand. Applied handle. Pulled pour spout. The art work on this piece is truly a tour de force of incising. Likely a presentation piece with a midwestern origin. Could possibly be from the famous Anna Pottery. You will never see another like this!

Date:  1860-1880

Size:  8″ tall

Condition:  Light glaze scratching. An old repair to a hairline from the rim to the shoulder. Typical minor rim flaking.

A few thoughts on stoneware: Stoneware was originally designed as utilitarian objects. Typically, these pieces were put into service for many years. As such, stoneware will generally show signs of heavy wear and usage. Some chips and cracks are usually in evidence, and serve as reminders that stoneware was first and foremost meant to be functional. These factors should be taken into account when evaluating a piece.

Price: $1,442

Shipping: $35