Pre Civil War Baltimore Stoneware Pitcher

Circa 1840-1860: Standing a hair over 10.5" tall, this handsome one gallon stoneware pitcher with floral decoration was most probably potted by Baltimore, Maryland's Mauldin Perine or William Linton. Linton was employed by Perine, went into partnership with Perine, and finally opened his own pottery. Becuase of their close association, it is difficult to attibute unmarked examples of these two stalwart Baltimore potters to either one of them singly. Condition is excellent with one very minor flake on the top rim as photographed and other typical firing anomalies, including a salt drip and a couple minor kiln kisses. The wide and confident brush strokes on this distictive Baltimore flower combined with its early semi-ovoid form make this pitcher a terrific example of antebellum Maryland salt glazed stoneware.