Circa 1820s: This incredible one pint snuff of tobacco jar attributed to early American potter Branch Green's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, production stands a mere hair over 5" tall and 4" in diameter at the widest point.
For Sale: $4,500
Circa 1852-1864: Signed Boughner pieces are scarce and desirable, and this extremely clear mark sits on the front of the jar in plain view, making this stamped "A & W Boughner Greensboro PA" an especially worthwhile example.
For Sale: $4,250
Circa 1870s: With the expanded interest in the striped stoneware of West Virginia and Southwest Pennsylvania, finding unusual examples of this type of stoneware has become increasingly difficult because of its high demand and relatively low supply.
For Sale: $3,695
Circa 1890-1895: This 20.5" tall freehand stencil decorated example from New Geneva's storied potter Robert T. Williams, who was murdered in 1895 at the top of his career, is in completely original condition, including the handles.
For Sale: $2,950
Circa 1870s: This massive Northeast Ohio water cooler attributed to Akron potter Freierick Weeks stands just over 15" tall and is nearly 12" in diameter.
For Sale: $2,850
Circa Mid 19th Century: When Kentucky stoneware collectors hear the name Elsiha Lemmon mentioned in conversation, their ears perk up, and their heads turn because work by this elusive early Tompkinsville potter is incredibly scarce.
For Sale: $2,650
Circa 1857-1865: Potter William "Leet" Hamilton went into business for himself in Greensboro PA in 1857 and sold his business to his son Frank Hamilton and son-in-law John Jones of Hamilton and Jones fame in 1865 at the close of the Civil War.
For Sale: $2,495
Circa 1870s: Double handled stoneware jugs from Southwestern Pennsylvania, like this stenciled example from Greensboro's storied firm Hamilton & Jones are an extremely hot commodity in today's market.
For Sale: $1,950
Circa 1880-1900: Tanware flowerpots are highly coveted, and this one has an expertly decorated triple-headed flower rising on its field which makes the already tall flowerpot seem even taller.
For Sale: $1,750
Circa 1850: Measuring 6.25" tall and 11" in diameter (including lid and handles), this handsome two gallon cobalt decorated Baltimore cake crock was most probably made by Peter Herrmann.
For Sale: $1,695
Circa 1880-1900: The flowerpot with attached saucer is a desirable tanware form and this example, fully decorated all around, does not disappoint.
For Sale: $1,650
Circa 1850: Stoneware water coolers under two gallons in capacity are rare, and this stamped 1 1/2 gallon water cooler with the classic Baltimore dropped flower motif is no exception to that rule.
For Sale: $1,595
Circa 1879-1897: This large 14.5" tall four gallon signed J.M. Hickerson Strasburg VA storage jar features fantastic dark blue freehand floral decoration on both sides.
For Sale: $1,495
Circa 1870s: This unusual 7.5" tall by 12" diameter (13" including the handles) two gallon handled milk pan was made to accommodate heavy farm labor with its thick rim and wide spout.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa 1870s: Standing 9" tall, this petite half gallon stoneware pitcher with classic double flower decoration was most probably potted by Baltimore, Maryland's Peter Herrmann.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa 1840-1860: This handsome one gallon stoneware pitcher with floral decoration was most probably potted by Baltimore, Maryland's Mauldin Perine or William Linton.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa 1830-1850: This early and beautifully decorated one gallon stoneware pitcher is attributed to David Parr's production in Baltimore because of the color of the clay and the skillful thin potting not found on his Richmond output.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa Late 20th Century: Brother of world famous Georgia folk art potter Lanier Meaders, Reggie Meaders (1919-2009) lived to be 90 years old and is considered a master potter in his own right.
For Sale: $1,450
Circa 1850-1880: 19th century American script decorated redware is scarce, and finding a named loaf pan will make even an advanced collector smile.
For Sale: $1,250
Circa 1925-1950: Measuring 8" in height, this rare salt glazed sewer tile football on tee bank is most probably the work of legendary Tuscarawas County, Ohio, potter Edward J. Ellwood.
For Sale: $1,150
Circa 1820s: This eye pleasing one gallon ovoid stoneware storage jar has a distinctive cobalt ten-dot triangular pattern on the one side, three wavy blue lines on the opposite side, and decorated cobalt handle terminals to boot.
For Sale: $995
Circa Mid 19th Century: This striking two gallon stoneware storage jar features super dark blue freehand grape and vine decoration on the front and back and vine decoration on both handles with one handle sporting a surprising freehand flower.
For Sale: $975
Circa 1826: Collectors love dated stoneware, and it's not easy to find dated examples this early, especially in essentially as made condition.
For Sale: $950
Circa 1884-1885: In 1884, Ohioans William Warner and his son-in-law E. O. Russell leased J. B. Sandusky's Bridgeport, West Virginia, pottery works on Simpson Creek and began their short-lived partnership.
For Sale: $925
Circa 1880s: Among the most desirable forms of stoneware manufactured by the Palatine Pottery Company in Palatine WV are the canning jars with figural stencil decoration.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1880: West Virginia stoneware is always a prized commodity among collectors, and this 10" tall one gallon stencil decorated storage jar signed Palatine W.VA. certainly fits the bill.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1867-1886: The most famous cobalt decoration from Utica, New York's N. A. White and Son pottery firm is that of the paddletail bird on branch.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1850s: Beaver County stoneware was made to last, and this three gallon semi-ovoid storage jar with double flower decoration is a testament to that statement. This handsome jar stands 10" high and is 11" in diameter, not including its handles.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1830: Blue decorated stoneware marked "T O Goodwin W Hartford" and potted by West Hartford, Connecticut's Thomas O'Hara Goodwin (1796-1880) is diffficult to come by, and this beautiful ovoid jug is a fine example of this elusive potter's output.
For Sale: $895
Circa 1890s: Dark and crisp cobalt freehand and stencil decoration covers this 15" R.T Williams four gallon storage jar.
For Sale: $850
Circa 1850s: Beaver County stoneware was made to last, and this five gallon semi-ovoid cream jar with floral decoration is a testament to the longevity of the county's pottery production. Weighing in at a stout 21 pounds, this jar stands 14" tall and is just over 12" wide from ear to ear.
For Sale: $850
Circa Mid 19th Century: Measuring 15" tall, this sleek slightly ovoid 4 gallon Ohio churn sports a big folksy freehand flower with leaves and cobalt decorated handles.
For Sale: $795
Circa 1890s: The Neff Brothers' little known pottery was located in Taylorsville, an unincorporated community in Higghland County in the Southwest Ohio.
For Sale: $795
Circa Mid 19th Century: This particular churn form, color, and clay type are typical of stoneware produced in Muskingum County in the east central part of the Buckeye State.
For Sale: $750
Circa 1883-1885: Because Strasburg VA stoneware merchant William H. Crisman had a mere two-year run in the pottery business, it is always a treat to come across an interesting example of his work.
For Sale: $695
Circa 1870-1890: This one gallon stencil decorated P. Cushman & Co. from Albany, New York,stands 11" in height, advertises "wines, brandies & C," and is signed by the legendary Fort Edward NY pottery firm Satterlee & Mory.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1880s: John Conley's little known pottery was located in White Cottage Post Office, an unincorporated community in Muskingum County on Route 22 between Lebanon and Zanesville in the south central Ohio.
For Sale: $650
Circa 1880s: This 8" tall one gallon Southwestern Pennsylvania stoneware cream jar was manufactured for Wheeling, West Virginia, general merchant Charles P. Miller.
For Sale: $495
Bob Zordani and Heidi Kellner: (217) 714-5016, Lexington, Virginia: zandk@zandkantiques.com
