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2 Gallon Stoneware Pitcher- att. Swank, Johnstown, PA |
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Item #WPSP01 |
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This 2 gallon, salt-glazed stoneware pitcher was made at the J. Swank pottery of Johnstown, PA, circa 1860. The front is decorated with two large, stemmed tulips, and the spout and rim are decorated with leafy swags. The handle terminals have applied cobalt as well; interestingly, the bottom terminal is decorated with a stylized flower head, with a vertical dab of cobalt on either side, one of which trails off to a stem-like end. This treatment is also found on jar handles of Swank stoneware. The form of this pitcher is outstanding: tall, with an outwardly flaring collar, heavily drooping spout, and elaborate rim molding. The front of the pitcher bears a 2 gallon capacity mark. This example has a nice, even salt-glaze, bright cobalt blue, and excellent color contrast between the decoration and the underlying clay. Overall, an excellent display piece and scarce example of Western PA stoneware. |
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13 3/4" tall. |
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2 spout chips. Shallow flake off side at base. Thin line extending a few inches from rim. Line in bottom handle terminal. |
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