On Saturday, November 16, 2013, Willis Henry Auctions will be holding our ‘Country Americana’ sale in Plymouth, MA at the Radisson Hotel. This auction features numerous redware pottery, mainly comprised from the Evelyn & Earl Curry collection. This early 19th C. New England redware has been preserved in its original packing since 1976. These in-house photos below display how it was received.
Redware & stoneware on display
Multiple redware plates on display
Stoneware (closeup)
Redware boxed in original packaging
Redware boxed in original packaging
Redware boxed in original packaging
Redware (close up)
Redware (close up)
Original November 22, 1976 newspaper (close up)
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The redware lots featured in this auction are all listed below, along with their descriptions and estimates.
9
NEW ENGLAND GLAZED REDWARE JAR
Flared lip, tapered shoulder, cylindrical shaped body, tooled foot, bright yellow and green decorated shoulder flowing into the dark orange ground body with manganese brown vertical streaks, dark brown glazed interior, minor chips to the rim and foot, overall glaze crackle, 7 3/4″ h, 5 1/2″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$800-1,200
NEW ENGLAND GLAZED REDWARE JAR
Flared lip, tapered shoulder, cylindrical shaped body, tooled foot, bright yellow and green decorated shoulder flowing into the dark orange ground body with manganese brown vertical streaks, dark brown glazed interior, minor chips to the rim and foot, overall glaze crackle, 7 3/4″ h, 5 1/2″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$800-1,200
9A
NEW ENGLAND GLAZED REDWARE JAR
Flared lip, softly tapered shoulder, double line decoration at top of shoulder, cylindrical shaped body, tooled foot, orange and light brown with hints of green ground body, with bold manganese dark brown drips, chip in base, possibly Bristol County, Mass., 8 1/2″ h, 6″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$800-1,200
NEW ENGLAND GLAZED REDWARE JAR
Flared lip, softly tapered shoulder, double line decoration at top of shoulder, cylindrical shaped body, tooled foot, orange and light brown with hints of green ground body, with bold manganese dark brown drips, chip in base, possibly Bristol County, Mass., 8 1/2″ h, 6″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$800-1,200
9B
TWO 19TH C. REDWARE PIECES
Half pint ovoid jug with flared lip, lead glaze with manganese brown, applied and shaped handle, shaped and tooled foot, some chips at lip, 4″ h; Handleless cup or tea bowl, light brown glaze inside and out, with five manganese stripes, finely formed thin body with raised and tooled foot, small crack, possibly Pennsylvania, 2″ h, 4″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$400-600
TWO 19TH C. REDWARE PIECES
Half pint ovoid jug with flared lip, lead glaze with manganese brown, applied and shaped handle, shaped and tooled foot, some chips at lip, 4″ h; Handleless cup or tea bowl, light brown glaze inside and out, with five manganese stripes, finely formed thin body with raised and tooled foot, small crack, possibly Pennsylvania, 2″ h, 4″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$400-600
9C
VERY FINE NEW ENGLAND REDWARE COVERED PITCHER
Ovoid form, fine reeding around lip, applied handle with double reeding, double coggle lines where top of the handle fits onto body, light brown with hints of green and light orange spots, darker brown manganese splotches on body, lip, lid and handle, footed base, minor chip at lip, possibly Bristol County, Mass., 6 7/8″ h, (Note: see illustration #38, New England Potters and their Wares, Watkins, Laura Woodside, Archon Books, 1968, for similar examples).
$1,000-1,500
VERY FINE NEW ENGLAND REDWARE COVERED PITCHER
Ovoid form, fine reeding around lip, applied handle with double reeding, double coggle lines where top of the handle fits onto body, light brown with hints of green and light orange spots, darker brown manganese splotches on body, lip, lid and handle, footed base, minor chip at lip, possibly Bristol County, Mass., 6 7/8″ h, (Note: see illustration #38, New England Potters and their Wares, Watkins, Laura Woodside, Archon Books, 1968, for similar examples).
$1,000-1,500
9D
NEW ENGLAND REDWARE TALL JAR
Finely reeded lip, coggle lines at bottom of sloping shoulder, and single line at midpoint of body, overall green glaze with hints of orange and brown spotting, overall good condition, possibly Bristol County, Mass., 9″ h, 4 1/2″ dia (at top), (ex. Curry collection).
$1,000-1,500
NEW ENGLAND REDWARE TALL JAR
Finely reeded lip, coggle lines at bottom of sloping shoulder, and single line at midpoint of body, overall green glaze with hints of orange and brown spotting, overall good condition, possibly Bristol County, Mass., 9″ h, 4 1/2″ dia (at top), (ex. Curry collection).
$1,000-1,500
9E
TWO NEW ENGLAND REDWARE ALE MUGS
Cylindrical shape with double coggle line defined lip and multiple reeded lines (seven) below the applied handle, tooled footed base, mottled dark green on a light green background inside and out, one side shows a triangular piece at the top glued and a crack down the body, intact and stable, 5 3/4″ h, 4″ dia; Cylindrical shaped mug with slight flare at double coggle lined lip, finely shaped applied handle, double coggle line at midpoint, tooled foot, dark green glaze with light green and manganese brown swatches, light brown glazed interior, very minor imperfections, overall good condition, 5″ h, 4″ dia (at lip), (ex. Curry collection).
$600-800
TWO NEW ENGLAND REDWARE ALE MUGS
Cylindrical shape with double coggle line defined lip and multiple reeded lines (seven) below the applied handle, tooled footed base, mottled dark green on a light green background inside and out, one side shows a triangular piece at the top glued and a crack down the body, intact and stable, 5 3/4″ h, 4″ dia; Cylindrical shaped mug with slight flare at double coggle lined lip, finely shaped applied handle, double coggle line at midpoint, tooled foot, dark green glaze with light green and manganese brown swatches, light brown glazed interior, very minor imperfections, overall good condition, 5″ h, 4″ dia (at lip), (ex. Curry collection).
$600-800
9F
NEW ENGLAND REDWARE CYLINDRICAL JAR
Finely reeded raised lip, sloping shoulder with faint coggle line, orange glazed body with hints of green and brown manganese spotting, greenish glazed interior, overall good condition, Bristol County or Rhode Island, 6 1/2″ h, 3 3/4″ dia (at lid), (ex. Curry collection).
$600-800
NEW ENGLAND REDWARE CYLINDRICAL JAR
Finely reeded raised lip, sloping shoulder with faint coggle line, orange glazed body with hints of green and brown manganese spotting, greenish glazed interior, overall good condition, Bristol County or Rhode Island, 6 1/2″ h, 3 3/4″ dia (at lid), (ex. Curry collection).
$600-800
9G
TWO NEW ENGLAND REDWARE OVOID JUGS
Light brown glaze with manganese brown brushed spots, both with applied handles, tooled feet, very minor imperfections, Merrimacport/Essex County, Mass.; Smaller jug, possibly Danvers, Mass., 5 3/4″ and 6 1/4″ h, (ex. Curry collection).
$500-700
TWO NEW ENGLAND REDWARE OVOID JUGS
Light brown glaze with manganese brown brushed spots, both with applied handles, tooled feet, very minor imperfections, Merrimacport/Essex County, Mass.; Smaller jug, possibly Danvers, Mass., 5 3/4″ and 6 1/4″ h, (ex. Curry collection).
$500-700
23A
EARLY 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND REDWARE PITCHER
Thinly shaped top with pinched spout, extensive chipping on one side of top, well executed applied handle with two grooves, yellow/green background glaze on outside and halfway down inside, with finely executed manganese brown brushed striping and drips, some glaze loss on lower section to left of handle, heavy tooled footed base, Bristol County, Mass., 8″ h, 3 1/2″ dia (at top), (ex. Curry collection).
$900-1,200
EARLY 18TH C. NEW ENGLAND REDWARE PITCHER
Thinly shaped top with pinched spout, extensive chipping on one side of top, well executed applied handle with two grooves, yellow/green background glaze on outside and halfway down inside, with finely executed manganese brown brushed striping and drips, some glaze loss on lower section to left of handle, heavy tooled footed base, Bristol County, Mass., 8″ h, 3 1/2″ dia (at top), (ex. Curry collection).
$900-1,200
23B
VERY EARLY NEW ENGLAND REDWARE POT
Globular shaped, raised lip, double coggle lines at shoulder, heavy tooled footed base, yellow/green with bold brown manganese brushed striping and splatters with fitted lid, overall good condition with minor imperfections, Bristol County, Mass, 7 1/2″ h, 3 5/8″ dia (at top), (ex. Curry collection).
$1,500-2,000
VERY EARLY NEW ENGLAND REDWARE POT
Globular shaped, raised lip, double coggle lines at shoulder, heavy tooled footed base, yellow/green with bold brown manganese brushed striping and splatters with fitted lid, overall good condition with minor imperfections, Bristol County, Mass, 7 1/2″ h, 3 5/8″ dia (at top), (ex. Curry collection).
$1,500-2,000
23C
TALL CYLINDRICAL NEW ENGLAND REDWARE POT
Flared lip (1 1/2″ h), tooled coggle lines at top, wavy lines at base of shoulder, raised coggle lines at shoulder and wavy lines and thinner coggle lines below that, heavy band of lines at base, with a raised foot, green and orange with brownish drips, hairline cracks at bottom and on base, seems stable, glazed on bottom, possibly New York state, 9″ h, 5″ dia (at top), (ex. Curry collection).
$500-700
TALL CYLINDRICAL NEW ENGLAND REDWARE POT
Flared lip (1 1/2″ h), tooled coggle lines at top, wavy lines at base of shoulder, raised coggle lines at shoulder and wavy lines and thinner coggle lines below that, heavy band of lines at base, with a raised foot, green and orange with brownish drips, hairline cracks at bottom and on base, seems stable, glazed on bottom, possibly New York state, 9″ h, 5″ dia (at top), (ex. Curry collection).
$500-700
23D
TWO OVOID SHAPED NEW ENGLAND REDWARE JUGS
Jug with dark brown glaze and applied handle attached to lip, double coggle lines under handle, possibly Maine, 5″ h; Jug with thick lipped top, applied handle to lip, sloping to the middle, heavy foot (drilled for a lamp), medium light brown glaze with hints of green, $125 price tag on bottom and “Mathias Norcross, Farmington Maine”, 6 1/2″ h; both are overall good condition, (ex. Curry collection).
$600-800
TWO OVOID SHAPED NEW ENGLAND REDWARE JUGS
Jug with dark brown glaze and applied handle attached to lip, double coggle lines under handle, possibly Maine, 5″ h; Jug with thick lipped top, applied handle to lip, sloping to the middle, heavy foot (drilled for a lamp), medium light brown glaze with hints of green, $125 price tag on bottom and “Mathias Norcross, Farmington Maine”, 6 1/2″ h; both are overall good condition, (ex. Curry collection).
$600-800
23E
EARLY NEW ENGLAND REDWARE BEAN POT
Finely formed applied handle, heavy raised lip, single coggle line under top of handle, heavy tooled foot, yellow background with large manganese brown brushed swatches, similar decorated lid but much darker, minor imperfections, possibly Connecticut origin, 6 1/4″ h, 5″ dia (at lid), (ex. Curry collection).
$400-600
EARLY NEW ENGLAND REDWARE BEAN POT
Finely formed applied handle, heavy raised lip, single coggle line under top of handle, heavy tooled foot, yellow background with large manganese brown brushed swatches, similar decorated lid but much darker, minor imperfections, possibly Connecticut origin, 6 1/4″ h, 5″ dia (at lid), (ex. Curry collection).
$400-600
23F
NEW ENGLAND EARLY REDWARE JUG
Light gray overall glaze, applied handle to top of slightly flared lip, heavy tooled foot, Southern Maine origin, possibly Saco River, 7″ h, (ex. Curry collection).
$400-600
NEW ENGLAND EARLY REDWARE JUG
Light gray overall glaze, applied handle to top of slightly flared lip, heavy tooled foot, Southern Maine origin, possibly Saco River, 7″ h, (ex. Curry collection).
$400-600
23G
THREE SMALL NEW ENGLAND REDWARE PIECES
Herb pot, flared lip with pinched spout, finely applied handle, ovoid form, copper brown overall glaze, 2 3/4″ h; Half pint ale mug, brown glaze, small applied handle, small chip on rim, 3 3/4″ h; Muffin cup, flared sides, greenish/yellow glaze, 1 3/4″ h; (ex. Curry collection).
$600-800
THREE SMALL NEW ENGLAND REDWARE PIECES
Herb pot, flared lip with pinched spout, finely applied handle, ovoid form, copper brown overall glaze, 2 3/4″ h; Half pint ale mug, brown glaze, small applied handle, small chip on rim, 3 3/4″ h; Muffin cup, flared sides, greenish/yellow glaze, 1 3/4″ h; (ex. Curry collection).
$600-800
23H
19TH C. NEW ENGLAND REDWARE MIXING BOWL
Overall orange glaze, with bold dark brown manganese brushed stripes and speckles, slight raised lip and 1/4″ raised base, excellent form, overall good with minor wear, 4 1/4″ h, 10″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$400-600
19TH C. NEW ENGLAND REDWARE MIXING BOWL
Overall orange glaze, with bold dark brown manganese brushed stripes and speckles, slight raised lip and 1/4″ raised base, excellent form, overall good with minor wear, 4 1/4″ h, 10″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$400-600
23I
EARLY 19TH C. NEW ENGLAND PINT JUG
Finely flared lip and applied handle, single coggle line at shoulder, light green glaze with red speckle and crackle, great color, good condition, 6 1/2″ h.
$800-1,200
EARLY 19TH C. NEW ENGLAND PINT JUG
Finely flared lip and applied handle, single coggle line at shoulder, light green glaze with red speckle and crackle, great color, good condition, 6 1/2″ h.
$800-1,200
115A
19TH C. EARTHENWARE BATTER BOWL
Greenish/yellow overall glaze, “made from a jug shape cut in half. Batter was mixed in the bowl and poured on the griddle through the small circular spout”, Early American Folk Pottery, Guilland, Harold F., Chilton Book Co. NY, (p. 200), 2 1/2″ h, 10 1/2″ l, (ex. Curry collection).
$300-500
19TH C. EARTHENWARE BATTER BOWL
Greenish/yellow overall glaze, “made from a jug shape cut in half. Batter was mixed in the bowl and poured on the griddle through the small circular spout”, Early American Folk Pottery, Guilland, Harold F., Chilton Book Co. NY, (p. 200), 2 1/2″ h, 10 1/2″ l, (ex. Curry collection).
$300-500
115B
19TH C. NEW ENGLAND REDWARE SHAVING MUG
Light green glaze overall with orange shades at base, “Used to hold soap and hot water for lathering the face before shaving. The brush was dipped in the hot water and vigorously rubbed on the soap in the small cup to form the lather.”, Early American Folk Pottery, Guilland, Harold F., Chilton Book Co. NY, see #115A, (p. 272), 3 3/4″ h, (ex. Curry collection).
$300-500
19TH C. NEW ENGLAND REDWARE SHAVING MUG
Light green glaze overall with orange shades at base, “Used to hold soap and hot water for lathering the face before shaving. The brush was dipped in the hot water and vigorously rubbed on the soap in the small cup to form the lather.”, Early American Folk Pottery, Guilland, Harold F., Chilton Book Co. NY, see #115A, (p. 272), 3 3/4″ h, (ex. Curry collection).
$300-500
115C
19TH C. NEW ENGLAND REDWARE SPITTOON
Greenish/orange glaze, with streaks of dark brown manganese, probably South Eastern, Massachusetts origin, some minor imperfections, 5″ h, 8 1/2″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$300-500
19TH C. NEW ENGLAND REDWARE SPITTOON
Greenish/orange glaze, with streaks of dark brown manganese, probably South Eastern, Massachusetts origin, some minor imperfections, 5″ h, 8 1/2″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$300-500
115D
19TH C. REDWARE HOT WATER OR COFFEE POT
Overall bright green glaze, (unglazed interior), applied handle with thumb catch, covered top with circular hole for water, shaped spout, finely shaped form, good condition with minor imperfections, 7 3/4″ h, 5 3/4″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$300-500
19TH C. REDWARE HOT WATER OR COFFEE POT
Overall bright green glaze, (unglazed interior), applied handle with thumb catch, covered top with circular hole for water, shaped spout, finely shaped form, good condition with minor imperfections, 7 3/4″ h, 5 3/4″ dia, (ex. Curry collection).
$300-500
