Two (2) East Tennessee stoneware pottery jars with impressed “M P Harmon, Mohawk” marks around the circumference of the shoulder, for Moses P. Harmon, working in Mohawk, TN, circa 1877-1906. 8 1/2 in. H x 7 3/4 in. dia. & 6 1/2 in. H x 5 3/4 in. dia.  CONDITION: Overall good condition. Largest jar with a […]

Two (2) East Tennessee salt-glazed stoneware pottery crocks, attributed to John E. Glass, working in Blount County, slight bell form with flattened rolled rims, stamped “1” denoting capacity within an incised stylized diamond or fish, and beveled base. One jar retains an exhibition label for the 2011 “Tennessee Turned: Earthenware and Stoneware Made in East […]

East Tennessee, Blount  County salt-glazed stoneware pottery lidded jar, petite form, having incised line decoration around the shoulder and upper body, applied handles, stamped with impressed “W. Grinstaff” for Grindstaff Pottery (1870 – 1890)  between the incised line decoration and a lid with a round finial and incised line decoration. 6 in. H.  CONDITION: One side with […]

Two (2) East Tennessee, Blount County, salt-glazed stoneware 1-gallon pottery pitchers, with 3 incised lines around the shoulder by Grindstaff Pottery (1870 – 1890).  One with an impressed half-crescent mark reading W. GRINSTAFF 18 to the upper shoulder and upper body, and 1 denoting capacity, and the other pitcher of similar form but not stamped. The […]

East Tennessee, Blount County, 1-gallon salt-glazed stoneware pottery preserving jar marked for Grindstaff Pottery (1870 – 1890). Lower base with impressed mark reading W. GRINSTAFF and 1 denoting capacity, two incised lines below the rolled rim, and beveled foot. 8 1/8 in. H.  PROVENANCE: The collection of Marty and David Black, Rockford, TN. CONDITION: Overall […]

East Tennessee, Blount County, tall ovoid salt-glazed stoneware pottery monkey jar. Thin high collar with gallery to support an inset lid (not present),  impressed half-crescent mark W. GRINSTAFF 18 for Grindstaff Pottery (1870 – 1890) and “2” denoting capacity below the rim, and projecting bilateral knob handles (to support jar by rope or cord). Raised impression of a […]

Middle Tennessee, likely Putnam County, salt-glazed stoneware pottery jar stamped HB below the rim within a serrated surround for Hiram Brown (1790 – 1867). Tall ovoid form with four faint rings on the upper shoulder and an olive green transitioning to tan glaze. 17 in. H x approx. 11 in. W. Second half of the 19th […]

2 Bayless McCarthy & Company, Louisville, KY, stoneware advertising pottery items, including a jug and a preserving jar, both with stenciled cobalt lettering. The jug stenciled “Bayless McCarthy & Co. Louisville. Ky.” and the preserving jar stenciled “McCarthy & Bayless. Louisville. KY”. 11 1/4 in. H and 6 in. H. Both last quarter 19th century. PROVENANCE: […]