Highly Decorated Mid-Atlantic Stoneware Pitcher

Circa 1830-1850: This early and beautifully decorated 10.5" tall one gallon stoneware pitcher was made in the Mid-Atlantic region, probably either Philadelphia or Baltimore. The pitcher is decorated around the entirety of its body with leaves and flowers that drop in the style of Philadelphia's Henry Remmey but have a brush stroke very similar to Baltimore's David Parr and Peter Herrmann. The collar is swag decorated in the Mid-Altantic style, and there is a one gallon capacity stamp that has been found in the Mid-Atlantic region. This pitcher remains in superb condition with typical factory firing anomalies, some minor flakes on the bottom that are most likely kiln pulls, and no other chips, cracks, or repairs. The pitcher's rich freehand cobalt oxide brushwork contrasts wonderfully with the pitcher's light gray body, which is exactly what advanced collectors covet. Provenance: Ex J. Roderick Moore.