Extremely Rare Manganese-Glazed Redware Coffeepot, attributed to the Hinkle-Mort Pottery, Jefferson County, TN, circa 1850-1860, cylindrical form with flared foot, applied tubular spout, and ribbed strap handle, the rim, shoulder, midsection, and spout, accented with incised line treatments. Vessel wall is pierced with holes at its juncture with the spout to allow liquid to be poured without extraneous, larger brewing components. Two original piercings at the back of the rim would allow the coffeepot to be fitted with a tin lid is desired. One of these piercings is filled almost entirely with glaze, indicating a lid was never added. Surface covered in a speckled dark-brown lead-and-manganese glaze. Exceptional form. Exhibited: Made in East Tennessee: Pottery, Museum of East Tennessee History, 1996; Tennessee Turned, Earthenware and Stoneware Made in East Tennessee 1800-1900, Museum of East Tennessee History, May 16-October 30, 2011. Provenance: Descended in the Mort family of Shady Grove; Purchased by Wahler at Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions and Appraisals, Knoxville, TN, May 21, 2011, lot 131. A thin Y-shaped crack across underside continuing approximately 3 1/4" up base, with small in-the-making stone inclusion above. Handle with minor wear and a tiny nick. Minor rim wear to pot. Small chips and wear to tip of spout. Small base chips. H 9 1/16".
