Extremely rare 14"H. stoneware jug, tan salt glaze exterior decorated with a delicately incised floral arrangement with two incised birds in flight. The piece is truly thrown by a master potter from the beautiful form, the detail of the tooled neck, incised design, early footed base and well propositioned handle. The piece was made at the Branch Green Stoneware Factory Philadelphia circa 1809-1827. Green first opened a pottery in Troy N.Y. in 1799. By 1805 he moved to south to New Jersey where it was advertised that "James Morgan, Jacob Van Wickle and Branch Green have established a stoneware manufactory at South River Bridge. The firms name was James Morgan & Co. By 1809 Green had moved to Philadelphia where he established his stoneware factory. The above jugs was manufactured there between 1809-1827. The following information is from "Handcraft To Industry Philadelphia Ceramics in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century", by Susan H, Myers. A similar shaped jug impressed "WINE/B. GREEN/PHILAD", pg. 15, figure 8. The jug is in excellent condition with only a few kiln imperfections. $3800.
Beautiful four gallon pedestal base cooler, 16"H., gray salt glaze exterior with a large expertly incised floral decoration. There is cobalt at the handle terminals and the spigot opening. The piece was made at the Thomas Chollar Stoneware Factory, ca.1835. A very uncommon form from this factory. This piece had some cracks done in the firing, which I had professionally repaired. The piece was never broken in pieces. One other interesting point is the appearance of screw heads at the handle terminal ends. If you want more detailed explanation of the restoration feel free to call me. Super New York State Stoneware $2750
Large double handled cooler, 17"H., gray & tan salt glaze exterior decorated with a large incised bird and Rum incised above it. Most likely made in the capital district Troy New York. Similar marked coolers have surface by early troy potters, ca 1820-1825. Overall condition of the cooler is very good. There was a hole in the base that was plugged with a early 19th century lead repair. I have seen other piece repaired in the same away, otherwise no other problems. A hard to fine form. $3400.
Three gallon ringed neck ovoid jug 15"H, gray salt glaze exterior with a large incised cobalt floral leaf and berry decoration with cobalt. The piece is attributed to the James Morgan, Jacob Van Wickle and Branch Green Pottery, Old Bridge, New Jersey. During the early part of the nineteen century it was known as Herbertsville in honor of one of its most prominent citizens, Obadiah Herbert, who served as a general in the Revolutionary War. Eventually it was known as Old Bridge. Over all condition is excellent except for tight spider below neck. $1600
One gallon gallon jar with flared rim, 9 1/2 "H., light grey salt glaze exterior with a incised ringed neck pheasant, excellent condition with restoration. A very unusual incised bird design and nicer size, circa 1830-1840. $595
